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US HR193
American Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2017


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Introduced
01/03/2017
In Committee
01/03/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

American Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2017 This bill repeals the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 and other specified related laws. The bill requires: (1) the President to terminate U.S. membership in the United Nations (U.N.), including any organ, specialized agency, commission, or other formally affiliated body; and (2) closure of the U.S. Mission to the United Nations. The bill prohibits: (1) the authorization of funds for the U.S. assessed or voluntary contribution to the U.N., (2) the authorization of funds for any U.S. contribution to any U.N. military or peacekeeping operation, (3) the expenditure of funds to support the participation of U.S. Armed Forces as part of any U.N. military or peacekeeping operation, (4) U.S. Armed Forces from serving under U.N. command, and (5) diplomatic immunity for U.N. officers or employees.

AI Summary

This bill, the American Sovereignty Restoration Act of 2017, repeals the United Nations Participation Act of 1945 and requires the President to terminate U.S. membership in the United Nations, including any affiliated bodies. It prohibits the authorization of funds for U.S. contributions to the U.N., U.S. Armed Forces from serving under U.N. command, and diplomatic immunity for U.N. officers or employees. The bill also closes the U.S. Mission to the United Nations, withdraws from the U.N. Headquarters Agreement, and repeals U.S. participation in various U.N. organizations and conventions.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 01/03/2017)

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