HRES812119th Congress

Condemning the United Nations and International Maritime Organization for proposing a global tax on shipping emissions, threatening United States sovereignty, trade, and economic interests.

Sponsored By: Representative Biggs (AZ)

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Summary

Protect U.S. tax and trade sovereignty by opposing a proposed international shipping carbon tax. This resolution would condemn a United Nations and International Maritime Organization Net‑Zero Framework that would require vessels to pay into a centralized international fund and would direct the President to instruct U.S. representatives at the International Maritime Organization to vote against any emissions tax proposal.

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  • Households: Aims to block a global levy it says would raise shipping costs and push up consumer prices.
  • Workers: Seeks to protect jobs in shipping, manufacturing, and energy by opposing a charge it says would reduce U.S. competitiveness.
  • U.S. companies and vessels: Asserts that no American-flagged vessel or U.S. shipping company should face international taxes without Congress's consent and urges reciprocal tariffs or restrictions against those who try to enforce such a levy.
  • Policy and sovereignty: Reaffirms that the United States retains authority over taxation, trade, and emissions policy and opposes international bodies imposing fees on American commerce.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Biggs (AZ)

AZ • R

Cosponsors

  • Ogles

    TN • R

    Sponsored 10/17/2025

  • Cloud

    TX • R

    Sponsored 10/21/2025

  • Higgins (LA)

    LA • R

    Sponsored 10/24/2025

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