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HR 1498 119th Congress House International Affairs

DEFUND Act of 2025

Introduced: February 21, 2025 Introduced by: Roy, Chip Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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Feb 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Feb 21, 2025
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Disengaging Entirely From the United Nations Debacle Act of 2025 or the DEFUND Act of 2025

This bill directs the President to terminate U.S. membership in the United Nations (U.N.) and all formally affiliated bodies. It also ends U.S. participation in all U.N. conventions and agreements.

Funds may be appropriated to facilitate U.S. withdrawal from the U.N. No funds may be made available for contributions or payments to any U.N. body.

The bill prohibits U.S. participation in any U.N. peacekeeping operation.

The bill also repeals diplomatic immunity for officers and employees of the U.N. and for officers and employees of foreign government missions to the U.N.

The bill repeals various acts related to the U.N., including the United Nations Participation Act of 1945, the United Nations Headquarters Agreement Act, and a joint resolution establishing U.S. membership in the World Health Organization.

The United States may not rejoin the U.N. or any formally affiliated body without the advice and consent of the Senate. Any agreement to rejoin the U.N. or a formally affiliated body must include the right of the United States to withdraw from the agreement.

What's happening now February 21, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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