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US Senate: Paris Agreement Requires Senate Consent

This US Senate resolution states that the Paris Agreement on climate change should be considered a treaty. This means the US President must obtain Senate consent before the United States can rejoin it. This impacts the nation's climate policy and potential costs for citizens.
Key points
The Senate believes the Paris Agreement is a treaty, requiring Senate consent for ratification.
President Biden should immediately submit the Paris Agreement to the Senate for review.
Potential negative economic impacts of the Paris Agreement, such as GDP loss, increased energy costs, and job losses, were highlighted.
The resolution notes the Paris Agreement obligates the US to contribute to a climate fund for other countries with minimal oversight.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_SRES_68
Sponsor: Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]
Process start date: 2021-02-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should submit the Paris Agreement to the Senate for review and consideration.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SRES_68.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Senate believes the Paris Agreement is a treaty, requiring Senate consent for ratification.
  • President Biden should immediately submit the Paris Agreement to the Senate for review.
  • Potential negative economic impacts of the Paris Agreement, such as GDP loss, increased energy costs, and job losses, were highlighted.
  • The resolution notes the Paris Agreement obligates the US to contribute to a climate fund for other countries with minimal oversight.
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 Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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