HR5888119th CongressWALLET

UNtaxed Act

Sponsored By: Representative Pfluger

Introduced

Summary

Blocks UN-run global carbon taxes on U.S. people and companies. This bill would bar the United Nations and its affiliated bodies from imposing taxes, tariffs, fees, or other penalties on U.S. citizens or U.S. companies unless a binding agreement with the United States is in effect and the Senate has given its advice and consent.

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  • U.S. citizens and companies: It would prevent UN or UN-affiliated bodies from levying any tax, tariff, fee, or penalty against U.S. persons or firms unless a ratified agreement allows it.
  • Federal funding: It would stop funds from being appropriated or otherwise made available for U.S. contributions to UN bodies that would be used to impose, implement, or enforce a global carbon tax.
  • Definition and scope: The bill defines a “global carbon tax” as a tax under a global fuel regime that requires vessel owners or operators to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and charges set costs based on emission levels.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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Block UN carbon taxes for Americans

If enacted, the bill would bar the United Nations and its affiliated bodies from levying any tax, tariff, fee, or penalty on U.S. citizens or U.S. companies. The ban would not apply if the charge is part of an agreement the United States has in force and the Senate has ratified. It would also bar use of U.S. funds for assessed or voluntary UN contributions that would be used to impose a global carbon tax, and bar funding for implementing or enforcing such a tax. The bill defines a "global carbon tax" as a fuel tax under a global shipping regime that charges ship owners or operators based on emissions. These rules would take effect upon enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Pfluger

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Cline

    VA • R

    Sponsored 10/31/2025

  • Hageman

    WY • R

    Sponsored 10/31/2025

  • Williams (TX)

    TX • R

    Sponsored 10/31/2025

  • Moore (AL)

    AL • R

    Sponsored 10/31/2025

  • Rogers (AL)

    AL • R

    Sponsored 10/31/2025

  • Weber (TX)

    TX • R

    Sponsored 10/31/2025

  • Balderson

    OH • R

    Sponsored 10/31/2025

  • Mann

    KS • R

    Sponsored 10/31/2025

  • Stefanik

    NY • R

    Sponsored 10/31/2025

  • Fulcher

    ID • R

    Sponsored 10/31/2025

  • Nunn (IA)

    IA • R

    Sponsored 10/31/2025

  • Jackson (TX)

    TX • R

    Sponsored 10/31/2025

  • Rulli

    OH • R

    Sponsored 11/17/2025

  • Schmidt

    KS • R

    Sponsored 12/1/2025

  • Palmer

    AL • R

    Sponsored 3/3/2026

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