Bill > S1583

This bill, known as the AUSSOM (African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia) Funding Restriction Act of 2025, aims to restrict the United States' use of assessed contributions to the United Nations for supporting the African Union's peacekeeping mission in Somalia. The bill establishes a policy framework that supports Somali and African partner-led efforts to combat terrorist groups like al-Shabaab and ISIS-Somalia, while ensuring responsible international funding. It prohibits the use of UN assessed contributions for AUSSOM unless specific conditions are met, including a requirement that only 75% of the mission's budget can come from UN contributions, with the remaining 25% sourced from the international community. The bill mandates strict human rights compliance, civilian protection, and accountability mechanisms for the peacekeeping mission. Additionally, it requires the Secretary of State to conduct annual assessments of the African Union's compliance with these conditions and submit detailed reports to congressional committees. The legislation also directs the US Ambassador to the UN to oppose any UN Security Council resolutions that would authorize funding prohibited by the bill, with exceptions for humanitarian assistance, certain UN support offices, and specific oversight activities. Ultimately, the bill seeks to promote responsible international burden-sharing and ensure transparency in UN peacekeeping operations in Somalia.

Government Affairs

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1583/all-info