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Limited U.S. Presence at COP30 Amid Government Shutdown

11/14/2025

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The COP30 talks begin in Brazil this week with a limited U.S. presence due to the ongoing government shutdown.
Only a few Democratic House members are expected to attend as many lawmakers cannot participate.
Notable absences include Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), who remains uncertain about attendance.
The House Democratic delegation, led by the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition, is the only group planning to attend Belém.

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Story summary

The COP30 talks begin in Brazil this week with a limited U.S. presence due to the ongoing government shutdown.
Only a few Democratic House members are expected to attend as many lawmakers cannot participate.
Notable absences include Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), who remains uncertain about attendance.
The House Democratic delegation, led by the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition, is the only group planning to attend Belém.