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HR 1146 105th Congress House

American Sovereignty Restoration Act of 1997

Official title: To provide for complete withdrawal of the United States from the United Nations.

Introduced: June 17, 1997 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 2, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
Mar 20, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Mar 20, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action April 2, 1997

Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

American Sovereignty Restoration Act of 1997 - Repeals: (1) the United Nations Participation Act of 1945; (2) the United Nations Headquarters Agreement Act; (3) the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization Act; and (4) the United Nations Environment Program Participation Act of 1973.

Requires closure of the United States Mission to the United Nations (UN). Requires the Secretary of State to notify the UN of U.S. withdrawal from it.

Prohibits the authorization of funds for the U.S. assessed or voluntary contribution to the UN.

Prohibits: (1) the authorization of funds for any U.S. contribution to any UN military operation; and (2) the expenditure of funds to support the participation of U.S. armed forces as part of any UN military or peacekeeping operation. Bars U.S. armed forces from serving under UN command.

Prohibits the use of any U.S. facility or property by the UN or any of its affiliated agencies. Repeals diplomatic immunity for foreign UN employees.

Requires the Secretary to notify the UN of the U.S. withdrawal from membership in the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization and the UN Environment Program Participation.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 2
COMBEST, LARRY
· Jan 27, 1998
 R
Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Oct 29, 1997
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Jun 17, 1997
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