Targeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act of 2019

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Explore the details of House Bill 5625 Targeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act of 2019 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 3:41 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5625

Targeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act of 2019

This bill authorizes the President to impose sanctions on a foreign individual or company that has engaged in egregious behaviors that undermine efforts to limit global warming.

Specifically, the President may impose visa-blocking, property-blocking, or economic sanctions upon a determination that a foreign individual or company has (1) caused significant excess greenhouse gas emissions associated with electrical power generation; (2) caused significant or illegal deforestation or loss of natural carbon sinks; or (3) knowingly misrepresented the environmental impact of a project, investment, or product.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5625

Bill HR 5625 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 16, 2020. Bill HR 5625 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 16, 2020. Bill HR 5625's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of February 7, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5625

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5625

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Africa

- Air quality

- Alternative and renewable resources

- Asia

- China

- Climate change and greenhouse gases

- Coal

- Congressional oversight

- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad

- Economic development

- Electric power generation and transmission

- Energy efficiency and conservation

- Environmental assessment, monitoring, research

- Environmental health

- Environmental technology

- Foreign aid and international relief

- Foreign and international corporations

- Foreign property

- Forests, forestry, trees

- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption

- Human rights

- International law and treaties

- International organizations and cooperation

- Land use and conservation

- Latin America

- Mining

- Multilateral development programs

- Sanctions

- Visas and passports

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5625

Targeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act of 2019

To authorize the imposition of sanctions with respect to significant actions that exacerbate climate change, to reinforce comprehensive efforts to limit global average temperature rise, and for other purposes.

Targeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act of 2019