Contact Congress about H.R. 10117: Targeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act of 2024
The U.S. could block visas and freeze U.S.-linked assets for foreign people tied to major climate harm or illegal deforestation. The bill also covers false environmental claims and threats against environmental defenders.
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Targeting Environmental and Climate Recklessness Act of 2024 is a House bill in Congress.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects foreign companies, foreign officials, investors, and other non-U.S. people tied to major climate harm or illegal forest loss. It also affects environmental defenders and communities facing threats over land, forests, mining, energy projects, or public health.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it would add climate and forest harm to the list of conduct that can trigger targeted U.S. sanctions. Instead of banning whole countries or sectors, it focuses on specific foreign people and companies. It could raise the cost of high-pollution projects, illegal deforestation, greenwashing, and attacks on environmental defenders. Its real effect would depend on how strongly U.S. officials use the new power.
Key provisions in H.R. 10117
- The bill targets only foreign people and foreign entities. U.S. people and U.S. companies would not be sanction targets under this act.
- The bill covers major conduct that causes, or is likely to cause, greenhouse gas emissions outside the path for limiting warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. One example is building low-efficiency fossil fuel power plants.
- The bill targets illegal forest loss and damage to natural carbon sinks, which are places that absorb carbon. This includes illegal logging, mining, ranching, or incentives that push people to clear forests.
- The bill covers false environmental claims. This includes understating emissions in reviews for governments, investors, or international groups, or in public marketing for products.
- The bill covers efforts to stop or get around environmental opposition. It also covers encouraging impunity, meaning letting people avoid punishment, for threats or violence against environmental defenders.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 10117
You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.
Questions people ask about H.R. 10117
- What is H.R. 10117?
- The U.S. could block visas and freeze U.S.-linked assets for foreign people tied to major climate harm or illegal deforestation. The bill also covers false environmental claims and threats against environmental defenders.
- How do I support or oppose H.R. 10117?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.R. 10117?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.R. 10117 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
