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HR 1146 108th Congress House

American Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003

Official title: To end membership of the United States in the United Nations.

Introduced: March 18, 2003 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) 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.
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Mar 6, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Mar 6, 2003
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 6, 2003

Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
American Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003 - Repeals the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 and other specified related laws. Directs the President to terminate U.S. participation in the United Nations (UN), including any organ, specialized agency, commission, or other affiliated body. Requires closure of the U.S. Mission to the UN.

Prohibits: (1) the authorization of funds for the U.S. assessed or voluntary contribution to the UN; (2) the authorization of funds for any U.S. contribution to any UN military operation; and (3) 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.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2
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Lucas, Frank D.
Oklahoma · May 8, 2003
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Sessions, Pete
Texas · Mar 18, 2003
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1146: American Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-1146/
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"H.R. 1146: American Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2003." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-1146/.
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H.R. 1146, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-1146/.
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