America First Enviro Policy (E.O. 14162)

Summary

Pulls the United States out of international climate agreements to focus on the country's own economy and jobs instead of global environmental rules.

What problem does this solve?

The U.S. has joined international environmental deals that hurt its economy and send American money to other countries. This order removes the U.S. from these agreements and stops the flow of money to prioritize American interests.

What does this order do?

Withdraws from the Paris Agreement

Directs the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations to immediately notify the UN of the United States' withdrawal from the Paris Agreement on climate change.

Ends all financial commitments to UN climate programs

Orders the immediate stop of any money promised by the United States under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Cancels the U.S. International Climate Finance Plan

Immediately revokes and cancels the U.S. International Climate Finance Plan, which guided how the U.S. funded global climate projects.

Withdraws from other UN climate agreements

Requires the U.S. Ambassador to the UN to withdraw from any other agreement or commitment made under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change.

Changes future energy policy focus

Requires all government agencies to prioritize economic efficiency, American prosperity, and consumer choice in any future international talks about energy.

Who does this affect?

Federal agencies
U.S. energy industry
International partners in climate agreements

What is the real world impact?

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Asserts national sovereignty

Withdraws from international bodies and agreements to make decisions based on national interests rather than global consensus. Critics argue this could weaken U.S. global leadership and harm efforts to fight climate change.

When does this start?

This order takes effect immediately on January 20, 2025, and includes several deadlines for government agencies.

Guidance on frozen funds

Within 10 days of the order, the Office of Management and Budget must issue guidance on how to cancel all frozen funds related to the International Climate Finance Plan.

Agency reports on policy changes

Within 30 days of the order, the heads of several departments must report on their actions to cancel policies related to the International Climate Finance Plan.