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119-hr-4196119th Congress

African Union Diplomatic Parity Act

Sponsored By: Representative Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2]

Introduced

Summary

Diplomatic parity for the African Union's Permanent Observer Mission to the United Nations in New York. This bill would amend the International Organizations Immunities Act to give the AU Permanent Observer Mission and its members the same privileges and immunities that apply to permanent missions of UN member states, subject to the corresponding conditions and obligations.

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  • AU diplomats and staff: Would receive the same diplomatic protections and immunities that permanent missions of UN member states enjoy, changing how legal claims and official duties are treated.
  • U.S. courts and agencies: Would apply the same immunity rules to the AU mission and its personnel, affecting jurisdiction and administrative interactions.

*This bill would not create new funding or programs and would have no direct effect on federal spending.*

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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Equal diplomatic protections for African Union mission

The bill would give the African Union observer mission in New York the same diplomatic protections as UN member-state missions. Its staff would have the same protections, with the same conditions and duties. U.S. officials in New York would treat them the same. It would take effect upon enactment. This would not change taxes or household benefits.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Olszewski, Johnny [D-MD-2]

MD • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Huizenga, Bill [R-MI-4]

    MI • R

    Sponsored 6/26/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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