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Sanctions for Climate Recklessness and Deforestation: Protecting Global Environment.

This bill authorizes the US government to impose financial and visa sanctions on foreign individuals and entities that knowingly worsen climate change, primarily through excessive greenhouse gas emissions or illegal deforestation. The goal is to reinforce global climate efforts and protect environmental defenders facing violence and corruption abroad. While sanctions target foreign actors, they aim to stabilize the global climate, indirectly benefiting US citizens by mitigating severe weather risks.
Key points
The US can impose sanctions (visa bans, asset freezes) on foreign persons responsible for high greenhouse gas emissions or illegal destruction of carbon sinks (deforestation).
Sanctions can also be applied for misrepresenting a project's environmental impact (greenwashing) or for actions that harm environmental activists.
The law links climate destruction with human rights abuses and corruption, allowing the use of existing anti-corruption sanction tools (Global Magnitsky).
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Print number: 118_S_5306
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]
Process start date: 2024-11-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Targeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_5306.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-11-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The US can impose sanctions (visa bans, asset freezes) on foreign persons responsible for high greenhouse gas emissions or illegal destruction of carbon sinks (deforestation).
  • Sanctions can also be applied for misrepresenting a project's environmental impact (greenwashing) or for actions that harm environmental activists.
  • The law links climate destruction with human rights abuses and corruption, allowing the use of existing anti-corruption sanction tools (Global Magnitsky).
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. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA].

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 2025-12-26.

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Environment Security Economy