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AK HJR27

Joint Resolution

Status

Introduced

4/11/2024

Primary Sponsor

Labor & Commerce

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Origin

House of Representatives

33rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Supports U.S. trade policies that hold China, Russia, and other countries accountable while rewarding clean production standards and superior environmental performance.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Resources5/9/2024
Labor & Commerce4/11/2024

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