Senator John Kennedy (R-La.) has joined Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and 22 other Senate Republicans in introducing the No Climate Treaties Act. The proposed legislation would require that any international climate agreement committing the United States to legally binding emissions reductions, such as the Paris climate agreement, be submitted to the Senate for advice and consent under Article II of the Constitution. It would also prevent federal funds from being used to implement or comply with any international climate agreement not approved by a two-thirds vote of the Senate.
Kennedy stated, “Democrats let climate change zealots, TikTok teens, and radical green agenda enthusiasts dictate America’s energy policy for years. The results were disastrous for our country: higher electricity bills, a depleted national fuel reserve, and a mountain of red tape that made it harder for energy producers, especially in Louisiana, to do what they do best: produce energy and create good-paying jobs. Costly international climate deals like the Paris Climate agreement stick American taxpayers with the bill and double down on stupid. The No Climate Treaties Act restores the Senate’s constitutional oversight role over treaties and ensures real accountability and common sense.”
Barrasso added, “Democrat administrations have a history of ignoring the will of the American people and bypassing Senate approval to unilaterally join costly international climate treaties. Climate treaties, like the Paris climate agreement, often set unworkable targets designed to put America at a competitive disadvantage with other countries. They also cost American taxpayers billions of dollars and raise energy prices for working families. The No Climate Treaties Act makes it clear that the United States will no longer join any international climate treaty without Senate approval. This will ensure the American people have the final say on where their tax dollars go.”
The bill aims to prevent current or future administrations from entering or reentering international climate agreements without Senate approval, maintaining congressional oversight over major commitments with long-term economic effects.
Other cosponsors include Senators Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Ashley Moody (R-Fla.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.).
Senator Kennedy represents Louisiana in the U.S. Senate and operates offices across several cities in Louisiana as well as Washington D.C., supporting constituents on federal matters through services such as assistance with agencies and public events (official website). He leads initiatives related to veterans, farmers, small businesses, national security, and serves on committees including Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs; Appropriations; Budget; and Energy and Natural Resources (official website).
The full text of the bill is available online.
