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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prohibit contributions to the United Nations Human Rights Council, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to prohibit U.S. financial contributions to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) by requiring the Secretary of State to withhold a portion of the annual U.S. contribution to the UN's regular budget that would have been allocated to support the UNHRC. Specifically, the bill mandates that the Secretary of State must calculate and subtract the percentage of the U.S. contribution that would go to the Human Rights Council, effectively reducing the overall UN funding. Moreover, the bill completely prohibits any voluntary contributions to the UNHRC. Any funds withheld under this legislation would be permanently rescinded and not considered as arrears that would need to be repaid to any UN entity in the future. The bill's title, "No taxpayer funding for United Nations Human Rights Council Act," directly reflects its primary objective of preventing U.S. taxpayer money from supporting the UN Human Rights Council.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (11)
Chip Roy (R)*,
Andy Biggs (R),
Ben Cline (R),
Mike Flood (R),
Mark Harris (R),
Diana Harshbarger (R),
Riley Moore (R),
Andy Ogles (R),
David Rouzer (R),
Greg Steube (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (on 01/14/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/400/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr400/BILLS-119hr400ih.pdf |
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