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FL H0517
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Status
Introduced
11/16/2023
Primary Sponsor
Toby Overdorf
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AI Summary
- Urges Congress to support solutions that examine the pollution differential between U.S. production and foreign countries and hold foreign polluters accountable for their emissions.
- Cites China as the world's largest polluter, responsible for over 30% of global CO2 emissions, and notes that goods produced in China and Russia generate 300% and 400% more carbon emissions, respectively, than equivalent U.S.-produced goods.
- Asserts that the U.S. economy is 44% more carbon efficient than the world average and has reduced more carbon emissions than any other country in the last 15 years.
- Argues that current federal trade policy disadvantages U.S. manufacturers by not accounting for carbon emissions, giving foreign producers with loose environmental standards a competitive advantage.
- Directs the Secretary of State to send copies of the memorial to the President, the President of the U.S. Senate, the Speaker of the U.S. House, and all members of Florida's congressional delegation.
Legislative Description
Foreign Polluters
Last Action
Laid on Table
3/5/2024
Committee Referrals
Infrastructure Strategies Committee1/19/2024
Agriculture, Conservation & Resiliency Subcommittee11/30/2023
Full Bill Text
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