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US HR812
Resolution
Status
10/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Andy Biggs
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AI Summary
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Condemns the International Maritime Organization's proposed "Net-Zero Framework" that would impose a global tax or levy on maritime shipping emissions based on vessels' carbon output
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Opposes any international organization imposing global taxes, tariffs, or levies on American companies, workers, or consumers
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Calls on the President to instruct U.S. representatives at the IMO to vote against any global emissions tax proposal and related enforcement mechanisms
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Affirms that no American-flagged vessel or U.S. shipping company shall be subject to taxation or penalties imposed by any international body without Congressional consent
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Urges the administration to consider reciprocal tariffs or restrictions against nations attempting to enforce or benefit from a global shipping tax on American commerce
Legislative Description
Condemning the United Nations and International Maritime Organization for proposing a global tax on shipping emissions, threatening United States sovereignty, trade, and economic interests.
International affairs
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
10/17/2025