Urges Congress to support policies that examine international pollution differential and hold foreign polluters accountable for their pollution.
This non-binding resolution (AR 60) urges the U.S. Congress to support policies examining pollution differences between U.S. and foreign manufacturers, particularly highlighting that goods produced in China and Russia generate 300-400% more carbon emissions than equivalent U.S. goods. It argues that U.S. manufacturers, which are more carbon-efficient (44% more efficient than the global average), face unfair competition from countries like China - accounting for over 30% of global emissions - where lax environmental standards subsidize exports. The resolution seeks to make trade policy consider carbon emissions, aiming to reward U.S. firms for environmental performance and reduce reliance on high-emission imports. It does not create new laws but requests Congress investigate these pollution disparities and develop accountability measures through trade policy.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Environment and Solid Waste Committee
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Gerry Scharfenberger
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Mike Inganamort
RRepublican
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Dawn Fantasia
RRepublican
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