# Plain Language Summary: No Taxpayer Funding for Paris Climate Agreement Act

This bill would prevent the U.S. government from spending any money to join the Paris Climate Agreement, an international treaty that nearly 200 countries signed in 2015 to address climate change. Essentially, it's a ban on using taxpayer dollars for anything related to the United States becoming a formal party to this agreement. The bill defines the Paris Agreement specifically as the climate deal adopted by the United Nations in December 2015.

The practical effect is straightforward: if this bill became law, the federal government couldn't use any funds—whether from existing budgets or new appropriations—to take steps toward joining or participating in the Paris Agreement. This matters because the U.S. relationship with the Paris Agreement has been politically contentious. The country initially joined under President Obama, withdrew under President Trump, and rejoined under President Biden. This bill would essentially lock in a "no participation" position by making it illegal to spend money on joining, regardless of which administration is in power.

For most Americans, the impact would be indirect. The bill doesn't directly affect your taxes or daily life, but it does represent a significant policy choice about America's role in international climate efforts. If passed, it would prevent the U.S. from participating in coordinated global climate action through this particular treaty framework, though the government could still address climate issues through other means. The bill reflects a fundamental disagreement about whether the U.S. should commit resources to international climate agreements.

No Taxpayer Funding for Paris Climate Agreement Act

Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21]

No Taxpayer Funding for Paris Climate Agreement Act This bill prohibits the use of any funds to take action providing for the United States to become a party to the Paris Agreement.