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AK HJR27
Joint Resolution
Status
4/11/2024
Primary Sponsor
Labor & Commerce
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AI Summary
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Supports U.S. trade policies that hold China, Russia, and other countries accountable while rewarding clean production standards and superior environmental performance.
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Asserts Alaska sets the highest bar for clean production of critical minerals, natural gas, and crude oil, with U.S. environmental standards far exceeding global competitors.
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States goods produced in China and Russia generate 300-400 percent more carbon emissions respectively than equivalent U.S.-produced goods, while these countries subsidize exports without comparable environmental and labor standards.
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Calls for trade policies that level the playing field so U.S. workers and producers are not penalized for high environmental standards and to rebuild domestic supply chains.
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Directs copies be sent to U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, and U.S. Representative Mary Peltola.
Legislative Description
Supporting Certain Us Trade Policies
International Relations
Last Action
REFERRED TO RESOURCES
5/9/2024