Bill · H.Res. 68· House(119-HRES-68)

Expressing strong disapproval of the President's announcement to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement.

Age: 65 years

Illinois

Introduced: 1/24/2025
Last activity: 1/24/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by: Bradley Schneider
Cosponsors: - 162 - 0

Environmental Protection

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In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

H. Res. 68 expresses the House of Representatives' strong disapproval of the President's announcement to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement. The text points out that global climate change threatens public health, the national economy, national security, and agricultural productivity. It highlights that the United States previously rejoined the agreement and passed legislation like the Inflation Reduction Act, which created jobs and private investments. The resolution commends states, cities, universities, and businesses that support the Paris Agreement. Finally, it urges the President to reverse his withdrawal decision and asks Congress to prioritize global leadership on climate change.

Yes· 3 of 12

Does this cut the pollution that drives climate change?+7
The resolution advocates for maintaining participation to meet specific CO2 emission reduction goals.
Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?+5
The text argues that the Paris Agreement helps avoid the most disastrous impacts of climate change like droughts and wildfires.
Is this likely to create jobs?+5
The resolution notes that climate-related legislation has already created hundreds of thousands of jobs and participation helps lead the clean energy economy.