Congress·In Committee·S. 3713

Sen. Barrasso's Bill Would Require Senate Approval for Climate Treaties, Block Funding Without It

No Climate Treaties Act of 2026

about 2 months ago·View on Congress.gov

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This bill, introduced by Senator Barrasso, would require the Senate to approve any international climate deal with a two-thirds majority vote. Currently, some presidents join these agreements through executive actions, but this law would treat them as formal treaties that need much higher support to pass.
The proposal specifically names the Paris Agreement and any other deal that forces the U.S. to cut greenhouse gas emissions. It aims to prevent the government from entering these global pacts without a clear and broad agreement from lawmakers in the Senate.
A major part of this bill is a ban on federal spending. It says that no taxpayer money can be used to follow, enforce, or carry out any climate agreement unless the Senate has officially approved it. This could cut off funding for many environmental rules and international climate programs.

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Jan 28, 2026Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S347)

Jan 28, 2026

Introduced in Senate

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Senate Foreign Relations Committee reviews the bill

The bill must clear committee before the full Senate can vote on it. With 24 co-sponsors, it has significant Republican support but faces an uncertain path given it would need to pass both chambers and be signed into law.

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Politico·about 2 months ago

GOP bill would require Senate approval for climate deals

Senate Republicans introduced the 'No Climate Treaties Act' to mandate that any international climate agreement, such as the Paris accord, be treated as a formal treaty requiring a two-thirds Senate vote. The bill aims to prevent future administrations from rejoining such pacts unilaterally.

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Washington Times·about 2 months ago

GOP introduces bill to require Senate approval for U.S. to join any global climate treaty

Senator John Barrasso and 23 Republican colleagues introduced the No Climate Treaties Act, which would classify international climate deals as treaties under Article II of the Constitution. The legislation also restricts federal funding for agreements that lack the required Senate approval.

Dailyfly News·about 1 month ago

Crapo, Barrasso Introduce Bill Requiring Senate Approval of Climate Agreements

Senators Mike Crapo and John Barrasso introduced the No Climate Treaties Act of 2026, which would require Senate approval before the U.S. can enter or reenter any international climate agreement. The bill specifically targets agreements that mandate legally binding reductions in emissions.