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

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 941

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.

Congressional Summary of HRES 941

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.

 

Current Status of Bill HRES 941

Bill HRES 941 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 19, 2023. Bill HRES 941 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 19, 2023.  Bill HRES 941's most recent activity was 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 committee concerned. as of December 19, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 941

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
24
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
24
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 941

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 941

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

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