This House resolution condemns a proposed United Nations and International Maritime Organization framework that could charge ships based on their carbon emissions. It urges the President to direct U.S. representatives to oppose the proposal and related enforcement. It also opposes international taxes on U.S. companies, workers, or consumers; states that U.S. vessels and shipping companies should not face international charges without Congress’s consent; and urges consideration of reciprocal measures against those enforcing or benefiting from such a tax. The resolution was referred to the House Foreign Affairs and Ways and Means Committees.
The resolution asks U.S. officials to oppose the proposed international shipping charge. It does not itself describe a change to personal taxes or shipping prices.
The resolution specifies no spending. No publicly available information on the costs of the proposed international framework is provided.
The resolution’s supporters say the proposed charge could raise shipping and consumer costs, harm U.S. trade and industries, and give an international body power over matters they say should be decided by elected U.S. officials.
No publicly available information.