H.Res. 812

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 812 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. RES. 812

Condemning the United Nations and International Maritime Organization 
for proposing a global tax on shipping emissions, threatening United 
States sovereignty, trade, and economic interests.

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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

October 17, 2025

Mr. Biggs of Arizona (for himself and Mr. Ogles) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign 
Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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

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RESOLUTION

Condemning the United Nations and International Maritime Organization 
for proposing a global tax on shipping emissions, threatening United 
States sovereignty, trade, and economic interests.

Whereas the International Maritime Organization (IMO), a specialized agency of 
the United Nations, is expected to vote on a ``Net-Zero Framework'' 
proposal that would impose a global tax or levy on maritime shipping 
emissions;
Whereas the proposed scheme would require vessels to pay into a centralized 
international fund based on their carbon emissions, creating an 
unprecedented global taxation system on trade and transportation;
Whereas such a tax constitutes an attempt by a global body to impose direct 
economic costs on private industry and sovereign nations without 
representation, violating the principle of ``no taxation without 
representation'';
Whereas the United States, under the Trump Administration, firmly opposed 
similar international carbon tax schemes and reaffirmed that American 
energy and trade policy must be decided by elected officials accountable 
to the American people, not by unaccountable global bureaucrats;
Whereas the imposition of a global shipping tax would increase the cost of 
transporting goods worldwide, raise consumer prices, and reduce the 
competitiveness of American producers and exporters;
Whereas such measures would undermine United States energy independence, hinder 
free and fair trade, and threaten the prosperity of American workers in 
the shipping, manufacturing, and energy sectors; and
Whereas the United States retains full sovereignty over its own taxation, trade, 
and emissions policies and will not cede that authority to international 
organizations or foreign governments: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) 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;
(2) opposes any attempt by international organizations to 
impose global taxes, tariffs, or levies on American companies, 
workers, or consumers;
(3) 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;
(4) 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;
(5) 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;
(6) reaffirms the United States commitment to free 
enterprise, energy independence, and the protection of American 
jobs and industries from unfair global regulation; and
(7) 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.
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