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No Tax Dollars for the United Nations Climate Agenda Act

1/5/2024, 12:15 PM

Summary of Bill S 3491

Bill 118 s 3491, also known as the No Tax Dollars for the United Nations Climate Agenda Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of taxpayer funds to support the United Nations' climate change initiatives and programs.

If passed, this bill would prevent any federal agency or department from using taxpayer dollars to contribute to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) or the Green Climate Fund. These organizations are key players in international efforts to address climate change and provide financial assistance to developing countries to help them mitigate and adapt to the impacts of climate change.

Supporters of the bill argue that the United States should not be obligated to fund these international climate initiatives, especially when there are pressing domestic issues that need attention. They believe that taxpayer dollars should be used to address problems within the US, rather than being sent overseas to support global climate change efforts. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that climate change is a global issue that requires international cooperation and funding. They believe that the US has a responsibility to contribute to these efforts, as one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases in the world. Overall, the No Tax Dollars for the United Nations Climate Agenda Act is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over the US government's role in addressing climate change on a global scale. It remains to be seen whether this bill will be passed into law and how it will impact US participation in international climate initiatives.

Congressional Summary of S 3491

No Tax Dollars for the United Nations Climate Agenda Act

This bill prohibits using federal agency funds to make contributions to or for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, or the Green Climate Fund.

Current Status of Bill S 3491

Bill S 3491 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 13, 2023. Bill S 3491 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 13, 2023.  Bill S 3491's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of December 13, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3491

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
12
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3491

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3491

No Tax Dollars for the United Nations Climate Agenda Act
No Tax Dollars for the United Nations Climate Agenda Act
A bill to prohibit United States contributions to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, and the Green Climate Fund.

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