UNtaxed Act

Senate Bill

S. 3276

119th Congress

UNtaxed Act

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 20, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Lee

R - UT

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

The UNtaxed Act prohibits the United Nations from imposing taxes, tariffs, or fees on U.S. citizens or entities unless approved by the Senate through treaty ratification. Specifically blocks funding for any global carbon tax, particularly targeting maritime shipping greenhouse gas regulations.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The UNtaxed Act prohibits the United Nations from imposing taxes, tariffs, or fees on U.S. citizens or entities unless approved by the Senate through treaty ratification. Specifically blocks funding for any global carbon tax, particularly targeting maritime shipping greenhouse gas regulations.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Blocks UN taxes without Senate treaty approval
Prohibits funding for global carbon tax implementation
Targets maritime shipping greenhouse gas regulations
Requires constitutional treaty ratification for any UN levies
Protects U.S. sovereignty over taxation

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

American shipping companies protected from international carbon taxes. U.S. taxpayers would not fund UN carbon levy programs. Could affect America participation in international shipping emissions reduction efforts.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3276, 119th Congress (2025). "UNtaxed Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3276