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House View on Paris Climate Agreement Status

The House of Representatives believes the Paris Agreement should not be effective in the U.S. until it's renegotiated for major emitters to reduce pollution and approved by the Senate. According to the House, implementing the agreement without these steps could harm the economy, leading to job losses and increased costs.
Key points
The Paris Agreement should not have legal effect in the U.S. without Senate consent.
The House wants the agreement renegotiated so major emitters (like China) have similar pollution reduction duties as the U.S.
Implementing the agreement without Senate consent could negatively impact the economy, such as through job losses and higher energy costs.
Executive emissions pledges made under the agreement are not binding without Senate consent.
Congress should not fund international climate funds related to the agreement.
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Print number: 117_HRES_59
Sponsor: Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1]
Process start date: 2021-01-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Paris Agreement shall have no effect in the United States until it is renegotiated to ensure the world's largest emitters of greenhouse gases reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and receives the advice and consent to ratification of the United States Senate.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_59.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Paris Agreement should not have legal effect in the U.S. without Senate consent.
  • The House wants the agreement renegotiated so major emitters (like China) have similar pollution reduction duties as the U.S.
  • Implementing the agreement without Senate consent could negatively impact the economy, such as through job losses and higher energy costs.
  • Executive emissions pledges made under the agreement are not binding without Senate consent.
  • Congress should not fund international climate funds related to the agreement.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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