Bill · H.R. 6185· House(119-HR-6185)
Targeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 11/20/2025
- Last activity
- 11/20/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Veronica Escobar
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Targeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act of 2025 authorizes the President to impose sanctions on foreign persons involved in activities that exacerbate climate change. This includes actions related to greenhouse gas emissions, illegal deforestation, and harm to environmental defenders. Sanctions may include visa ineligibility and the blocking of property within the United States. The bill aims to reinforce efforts to limit global temperature rise and address environmental corruption or human rights abuses. It also incorporates the use of Global Magnitsky sanctions for these specific environmental concerns.
Yes· 3 of 11
Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+5
The bill authorizes sanctions against foreign actors whose activities increase greenhouse gas emissions or cause deforestation.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The bill provides tools to protect environmental defenders and prevent illegal deforestation.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+4
The bill specifically protects the rights and lands of Indigenous communities threatened by environmental crimes.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Environmental Defenders: The bill targets individuals who engage in actions that cause limitations on or circumvention of opposition by those seeking to protect the environment, public health, or community land rights (Section 5(b)(4)).
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Addressing Human Rights and Corruption: The bill identifies that activities like deforestation and large-scale resource extraction are often associated with serious human rights abuses and corruption (Section 2(6)). It allows for the use of authorities to address these issues (Section 4(a)).
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Mitigating Climate Risks: By targeting actions that undermine efforts to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, the bill seeks to address threats such as severe weather, wildfires, droughts, and flooding that jeopardize the health and safety of people in the United States (Section 2(1), Section 5(a)(1)).
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Support for Displaced Persons: The bill recognizes individuals who are obliged to leave their homes due to changes in the environment caused by human activities or climate change (Section 4(b)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Restrictions on Travel and Property: Foreign individuals targeted under this act may be denied visas or have existing visas revoked (Section 5(c)(1)). Additionally, their property and interests in the United States may be blocked (Section s5(c)(2)).
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Economic Disruption via Sanctions: The President is authorized to impose various sanctions, including those described in the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, against foreign persons determined to be engaging in specific environmental activities (Section 5(b), Section 5(c)(3)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Native Americans+4Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For People With Disabilities+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections+5Reduces Carbon Emissions+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+3Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+2
- 11/20/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, Financial Services, Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced in House
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