Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Trade Representative should promptly resume negotiations to conclude the Environmental Goods Agreement.

IV 117TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 295 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Trade Representative should promptly resume negotiations to conclude the Environmental Goods Agreement. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES APRIL 8, 2021 Ms. DELBENE (for herself, Mr. PANETTA, Mr. BEYER, Ms. SEWELL, and Mr. KIND) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Com- mittee on Ways and Means RESOLUTION Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Trade Representative should promptly resume negotiations to conclude the Environmental Goods Agreement. Whereas climate change is an existential threat to our way of life, impacting our health, national security, and eco- nomic prosperity; Whereas transitioning towards a low-emissions economy must be a priority for all countries; Whereas the United States is only responsible for 13 percent of global emissions; Whereas the United States must seek to address climate change through domestic policy and global action; VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:27 Apr 08, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR295.IH HR295 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS 2 •HRES 295 IH Whereas, on July 8, 2014, the United States and other mem- ber countries of the World Trade Organization, account- ing for nearly 90 percent of global exports in environ- mental goods, began negotiations on the Environmental Goods Agreement; Whereas the Environmental Goods Agreement would elimi- nate tariffs on a broad range of environmental goods in- cluding wind turbines, water treatment filters, solar water heaters, and bicycles; Whereas the United States is a leader in the development of environmental goods, but such goods can face tariffs as high as 50 percent when exported to other countries; Whereas the negotiations represent a significant opportunity to help countries across the world access high-quality af- fordable environmental goods while also leveling the play- ing field for American manufacturers and supporting green jobs; and Whereas reengaging on the Environmental Goods Agreement must be part of a larger set of efforts aimed at com- bating the climate emergency, achieving a clean energy economy, and reaching net-zero emissions by the year 2050: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That it is the sense of the House of Rep- 1 resentatives that not later than 90 days after the date of 2 the adoption of this resolution, the United States Trade 3 Representative should resume negotiations to conclude the 4 Environmental Goods Agreement. 5 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:27 Apr 08, 2021 Jkt 019200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR295.IH HR295 pamtmann on DSKBC07HB2PROD with BILLS