; Whereas the United States, as one of the world’s top emitters of carbon pollution, has an obligation to participate in global efforts to curb climate change; Whereas the United States exit from the Paris Agreement will cede leadership on clean energy technologies, and the jobs they create, to China, India, and other nations; Whereas a group of States, including California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and the territory of Puerto Rico, have all joined the United States Climate Alliance, a bipartisan group of States committed to upholding the goals of the Paris Agreement; Whereas more than 3,800 mayors, college and university leaders, businesses, and investors in the United States announced their continued support for the Paris Agreement; Whereas leaders of the world’s religious communities recognize the grave threat to humanity posed by climate change and our moral obligation to protect the earth and its people publicly have called upon politicians, business leaders, and the faithful to take action to address climate change; and Whereas millions of Americans have made their voices heard in support of the Paris Agreement, and the United States upholding its commitments to the international community to reduce carbon pollution for the benefit of good-paying jobs, healthy families, and a sustainable future for our environment now and in future generations: Now, therefore, be it