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Senate Republicans Push Bill to Restrict Climate Treaties

1/30/2026

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U.S. Senate Republicans introduced the No Climate Treaties Act on January 29, 2026.
The bill would treat the Paris climate agreement as a treaty requiring a two-thirds Senate majority.
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso led the effort with 23 GOP colleagues.
The exit from the Paris agreement began under U.S. President Donald Trump.
President Joe Biden later rejoined the Paris agreement.

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U.S. Senate Republicans introduced the No Climate Treaties Act on January 29, 2026.
The bill would treat the Paris climate agreement as a treaty requiring a two-thirds Senate majority.
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso led the effort with 23 GOP colleagues.
The exit from the Paris agreement began under U.S. President Donald Trump.
President Joe Biden later rejoined the Paris agreement.