Marty Walsh: “As I read the proposed amendment, it strengthens the committee position that ensures the administration will not…”

“As I read the proposed amendment, it strengthens the committee position that ensures the administration will not implement the Kyoto protocol without prior congressional consent. This was a key element in the Byrd-Hagel resolution passed by the Senate in July of 1997. This congressional consent involves the Senate in its constitutional role regarding treaties and involves both Houses in approving and implementing legislation, regulation, programs and initiatives. The amendment clarifies that activities authorized under current law and funded by Congress will proceed.”