HR 5952119th CongressIn Committee

Sustainable International Financial Institutions Act of 2025

Introduced: Nov 7, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Huffman, Jared [D-CA-2] (D-California)

Economy & TaxesEnvironment & ClimateFinancial Services

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

The bill mandates U.S. representatives in international financial institutions to prioritize clean energy transition and block fossil fuel funding, establishes an escrow mechanism for non-compliant contributions, and prohibits U.S. foreign assistance for fossil fuel activities.

Key Points

1Requires U.S. representatives to use their voice and vote to advance clean energy and oppose fossil fuel expansion in 12 international financial institutions.
2Establishes an escrow account for U.S. contributions reduced due to institutions funding fossil fuel activities, with release conditional on compliance.
3Prohibits U.S. agencies from providing loans, insurance, or technical assistance to support fossil fuel activities or related infrastructure projects globally.

Impact Areas

International financial institutions (e.g., World Bank, IMF)Fossil fuel industries and projects worldwideClean energy development initiativesU.S. Treasury Department's budget allocationDeveloping countries seeking U.S. financial assistance

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