Bills · HRES 812
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 812International Affairs
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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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it shows a strong stance from the U.S. House of Representatives against international efforts to impose global taxes, particularly on vital industries like shipping. Global trade heavily relies on maritime shipping, so any new tax could increase the cost of goods shipped to and from the U.S., potentially leading to higher consumer prices and making American products less competitive globally.
By passing this resolution, the House is trying to influence the U.S. administration to actively resist such taxes at international bodies like the IMO. This highlights a larger debate about national sovereignty over taxation versus global cooperation on environmental issues, and whether the U.S. should yield authority to international organizations on economic matters affecting its industries and citizens.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Condemns the proposed global shipping emissions tax from the United Nations and International Maritime Organization.
This is the core statement of the resolution, signaling strong opposition to the international proposal.
PROVISION 02
Opposes any attempts by international organizations to impose global taxes on American companies, workers, or consumers without Congressional consent.
This provision asserts the principle of U.S. national sovereignty over taxation.
PROVISION 03
Calls upon the President to instruct U.S. representatives at the IMO to vote against any global emissions tax proposal.
This directs the Executive Branch to take specific action to block the proposed tax internationally.
PROVISION 04
Affirms that no American-flagged vessel or U.S. shipping company shall be subject to such international taxation without Congressional approval.
This reinforces the U.S. position that its entities are not unilaterally bound by international taxation schemes.
PROVISION 05
Urges the administration to consider reciprocal measures, such as tariffs, against nations or entities that attempt to enforce or benefit from such a global tax on American commerce.
This suggests potential retaliatory actions if the international tax moves forward.
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Submitted in House
OCT 17
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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 812
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 17, 2025
Last actionOct 17, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 17, 2025
House Res.HRES 812International Affairs
Condemning the United Nations and International Maritime Organization for proposing a global tax on shipping emissions, threatening United States sovereignty, trade, and economic interests.
INTRODUCED OCT 17, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 17, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
3
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