Bill · H.Res. 812· House(119-HRES-812)
Condemning the United Nations and International Maritime Organization for proposing a global tax on shipping emissions, threatening United States sovereignty, trade, and economic interests.
- Introduced
- 10/17/2025
- Last activity
- 10/17/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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
- Andy Biggs
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- 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
This resolution condemns the United Nations and the International Maritime Organization for proposing a "Net-Zero Framework." This framework includes a global tax or levy on maritime shipping emissions that would require vessels to pay into a centralized international fund. The resolution argues that such a tax threatens United States sovereignty, trade, and economic interests. It opposes the attempt by global bodies to impose economic costs on private industry and sovereign nations without representation. Furthermore, the resolution calls for the President to instruct U.S. representatives to vote against this emissions tax and its enforcement.
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make it easier to run a small business?+5
The resolution seeks to prevent global shipping taxes that would increase costs for American producers and exporters.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+5
The resolution opposes a global tax designed to prevent the increase of consumer prices caused by higher shipping costs.
Would business owners be better off under this?+5
The resolution protects American companies and exporters from being subject to international taxes and fees.
The opposite
Does this reduce how much oil, gas and coal is produced?-5
The resolution opposes carbon-based taxation frameworks intended to reduce emissions from the shipping industry.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Economic Interests: The resolution seeks to prevent a global shipping tax that would increase the cost of transporting goods and raise consumer prices (Whereas clause).
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Protection of American Jobs: By opposing the tax, the resolution aims to protect the prosperity of American workers in the shipping, manufacturing, and energy sectors (Whereas clause).
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Preservation of Sovereignty: The resolution affirms that the United States retains full authority over its own taxation, trade, and emissions policies rather than ceding it to international organizations (Whereas clause).
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Safeguarding Competitiveness: Opposing the tax is intended to maintain the competitiveness of American producers and exporters (Whereas clause).
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Ensuring Congressional Consent: The resolution states that no American-flagged vessel or shipping company should be subject to international taxes, fees, or penalties without the consent of Congress (Resolution section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Risk of Unfair Global Regulation: The resolution identifies that the proposed "Net-Zero Framework" by the International Maritime Organization could result in a global carbon tax that harms American economic interests (Resolution section 1).
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Potential for Trade Restrictions: The resolution urges the administration to consider reciprocal measures, such as tariffs or restrictions, against entities attempting to enforce or benefit from the global tax (Resolution section 5).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5Improves Small Business Support+5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Business Owners+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Reduces Fossil Fuel Production-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+5
- 10/24/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/17/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
Michael CloudRepublican · Texas
Clay HigginsRepublican · Louisiana
Andrew OglesRepublican · Tennessee