What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 395.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-21.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr395/BILLS-117hr395ih.htm

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 395

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Transparency and US Interests Protection in Paris Agreement

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: The President must report to Congress on proposed climate commitments and their economic impact before submission. The Paris Agreement cannot be used in US courts to establish violations of US law or international law. New climate commitments require Congressional approval, giving citizens more control over climate policy. The act aims to prevent job displacement and reduced competitiveness of US industries due to climate actions.

This act aims to increase transparency in the President's actions regarding the Paris Agreement, requiring Congressional approval for changes to US climate commitments. It ensures the Paris Agreement cannot be used as a basis for legal claims in US courts, protecting citizens and businesses from unforeseen consequences. It introduces control mechanisms to ensure climate commitments do not harm jobs or economic competitiveness.

Key points

The President must report to Congress on proposed climate commitments and their economic impact before submission.

The Paris Agreement cannot be used in US courts to establish violations of US law or international law.

New climate commitments require Congressional approval, giving citizens more control over climate policy.

The act aims to prevent job displacement and reduced competitiveness of US industries due to climate actions.

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Additional Information

To ensure transparency with Congress and the American people by requiring that the President report to Congress on a nationally determined contribution to the Paris Agreement prior to the submission of the nationally determined contribution to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Secretariat and to provide that nothing in the Paris Agreement may be used to establish or demonstrate the existence of a violation of United States law or an offense against the law of nations in United States courts, and for other purposes.

Print number: HR 395

Sponsor: Rep. Foxx, Virginia [R-NC-5]

Process start date: 2021-01-21

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