HRES812-119

That the House of Representatives— condemns the proposed United Nations and International Maritime Organization Net-Zero Framework as an illegitimate attempt to impose a global carbon tax that would erode national sovereignty and harm American economic interests; opposes any attempt by international organizations to impose global taxes, tariffs, or levies on American companies, workers, or consumers; calls upon the President of the United States to instruct United States representatives at the International Maritime Organization to vote against any global emissions tax proposal and to oppose any related enforcement mechanisms; affirms that no American-flagged vessel or United States shipping company shall be subject to taxation, fees, or penalties imposed by any international body without the consent of Congress; urges the administration to consider reciprocal measures, including tariffs or restrictions, against nations or entities that attempt to enforce or benefit from such a global tax on American commerce; reaffirms the United States commitment to free enterprise, energy independence, and the protection of American jobs and industries from unfair global regulation; and directs the Clerk of the House to transmit a copy of this resolution to the President, the Secretary of State, Secretary of Energy, Secretary of Transportation, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations, and the United States delegation to the International Maritime Organization.