HRES 68119th CongressIn Committee

Expressing strong disapproval of the President's announcement to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement.

Introduced: Jan 24, 2025

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

H. Res. 68 is a non-binding House resolution expressing strong disapproval of the President’s announced plan to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement. It frames climate change as a threat to health, economy, and national security, and it argues that staying in the Paris Agreement supports job creation, U.S. leadership in clean energy, and resilience against climate risks. The resolution acknowledges recent climate-related legislation and investments (such as the Inflation Reduction Act, Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and CHIPS and Science Act) and their economic benefits, and it urges the President to reverse course and remain in the Paris Agreement. It also urges Congress to prioritize U.S. leadership on addressing climate change. As a resolution, it does not create new law; its effect is primarily political signal and urging of policy directions.

Key Points

1The resolution formally disapproves of the President’s decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement and calls for reversal to maintain U.S. participation.
2It emphasizes climate change as a national health, economic, and security risk, citing findings from the 2023 National Climate Assessment and related analyses.
3It notes the Paris Agreement’s goals (limiting warming to well below 2°C, with efforts toward 1.5°C) and the U.S. role in international cooperation on climate.
4It commends supporters of the Paris Agreement, including states, cities, colleges and universities, businesses, investors, and individuals.
5It highlights recent U.S. climate achievements and investments (IRA, IIJA, CHIPS Act) and argues these actions have created jobs and gigabytes of private investment, helping the U.S. stay on track with emissions reductions.
6It urges the President to reverse the withdrawal and urges Congress to prioritize U.S. leadership in global climate action.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected- Federal policymakers and the Executive Branch: The resolution expresses a political stance and adds pressure on the President and federal agencies regarding U.S. climate policy and international commitments.- Congress: Signals legislative sentiment and can influence oversight, funding priorities, and future climate-related legislative agendas.Secondary group/area affected- States, cities, higher education institutions, businesses, investors, and advocacy groups that support the Paris Agreement (as acknowledged in the resolution)—the measure validates and aligns with their positions.- Climate-focused sectors (renewable energy, clean technology, manufacturing) that benefit from a stable U.S. commitment to global climate goals.Additional impacts- Diplomatic and international standing: Signals bipartisan or broad congressional support for remaining in the Paris framework, which can affect alliances and U.S. leadership on climate diplomacy.- Public messaging and political climate: Serves as a declarative stance that could influence public opinion and ongoing debates about climate policy and energy investments.- Policy direction and budget considerations: While non-binding, the resolution can shape debates over future climate funding, regulatory actions, and incentives aimed at clean energy and resilience.

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