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MI HR0131
Resolution
Status
Introduced
6/15/2017
Primary Sponsor
John Reilly
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AI Summary
- Expresses support for President Donald J. Trump's announcement on June 1, 2017, to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement
- Argues the Paris Climate Agreement was signed by President Obama in 2016 without Senate ratification and committed the U.S. to donating billions to foreign nations while imposing domestic economic restrictions
- Claims the agreement lacks enforcement mechanisms to ensure donor funds achieve climate goals and may disproportionately burden the American economy through job losses and increased energy costs
- States the agreement places greater obligations on the United States while allowing competing nations like China and India to maintain expanded carbon footprints without penalty
- Directs copies of the resolution to be transmitted to the President of the United States and Michigan's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
A resolution to support President Donald J. Trump's decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement.
President Donald J. Trump
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Natural Resources
6/15/2017
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources6/15/2017
Full Bill Text
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