U.S. would punish foreign groups for major climate harm or illegal logging.
This bill would give the President new power to punish foreign individuals and companies that significantly worsen climate change or destroy forests. These punishments could include stopping them from traveling to the U.S. and freezing their money and property. It also aims to better protect people who advocate for the environment from harm and corruption.
Today, the U.S. government uses sanctions for various issues like terrorism and human rights abuses, but not specifically for actions that worsen climate change. After this bill, the President would have the power to impose sanctions, including visa bans and asset freezes, on foreign individuals and companies that cause significant greenhouse gas emissions or illegal deforestation. It would also officially make it U.S. policy to use existing human rights sanctions against those who commit corruption or abuses against environmental advocates.
HR 6185 · 119th Congress · November 20, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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