Condemning the final agreement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference that encourages "transitioning away from fossil fuels".

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

This resolution expresses the sense that the United States should not promote policies that would discourage fossil fuels. The resolution also condemns the final agreement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference and urges the Biden Administration not to implement policies reflective of that agreement.

 

Bill 118 HRES 941, also known as the resolution condemning the final agreement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, aims to express disapproval of the agreement that promotes transitioning away from fossil fuels. The resolution highlights concerns about the potential negative impacts of such a transition on the economy, energy security, and job creation in the United States.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of fossil fuels in providing reliable and affordable energy to American households and businesses. It argues that transitioning away from fossil fuels could lead to increased energy costs, job losses in the energy sector, and decreased competitiveness for American industries.

Furthermore, the resolution criticizes the United Nations Climate Change Conference for not adequately considering the potential consequences of transitioning away from fossil fuels. It calls for a more balanced approach to addressing climate change that takes into account the economic implications of such a transition. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 941 reflects the concerns of some members of Congress about the impact of transitioning away from fossil fuels on the American economy and calls for a more thoughtful and balanced approach to addressing climate change.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 941

Introduced on
2023-12-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/19/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution expresses the sense that the United States should not promote policies that would discourage fossil fuels. The resolution also condemns the final agreement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference and urges the Biden Administration not to implement policies reflective of that agreement.

 

Bill 118 HRES 941, also known as the resolution condemning the final agreement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference, aims to express disapproval of the agreement that promotes transitioning away from fossil fuels. The resolution highlights concerns about the potential negative impacts of such a transition on the economy, energy security, and job creation in the United States.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of fossil fuels in providing reliable and affordable energy to American households and businesses. It argues that transitioning away from fossil fuels could lead to increased energy costs, job losses in the energy sector, and decreased competitiveness for American industries.

Furthermore, the resolution criticizes the United Nations Climate Change Conference for not adequately considering the potential consequences of transitioning away from fossil fuels. It calls for a more balanced approach to addressing climate change that takes into account the economic implications of such a transition. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 941 reflects the concerns of some members of Congress about the impact of transitioning away from fossil fuels on the American economy and calls for a more thoughtful and balanced approach to addressing climate change.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedCondemning the final agreement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference that encourages "transitioning away from fossil fuels".

Policy Areas
International Affairs

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Latest Summary11/22/2024

This resolution expresses the sense that the United States should not promote policies that would discourage fossil fuels. The resolution also condemns the final agreement at the United Nations Climate Change Conference and urges the Biden Adminis...


Latest Action12/19/2023
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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...