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119-s-1583119th Congress

AUSSOM Funding Restriction Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Senator Risch, James E. [R-ID]

Introduced

Summary

Would limit U.S. funding of U.N.-assessed contributions to African Union-led peace operations in Somalia (AUSSOM). It would tie those limits to strict conditions, oversight, and reporting while protecting humanitarian aid and narrow exceptions.

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  • Would require the State Department to produce an independent assessment within 60 days and annually on the African Union's ability to meet U.N. Security Council Resolution 2719 criteria, plus a separate detailed report within 90 days and yearly that lists U.S. U.N. peacekeeping contributions and how funds under 2719 are used.
  • Would prohibit using U.S. funds for U.N. assessed contributions that implement Resolution 2719 for AUSSOM and set a policy goal that assessed contributions cover no more than 75% with 25% mobilized from the AU and other partners. It allows limited exceptions for voluntary U.S. contributions, funds expressly appropriated by Congress, U.N. Support Office in Somalia funding approved by the U.N. Security Council, humanitarian aid, and oversight or administrative costs. The U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. would be directed to oppose Security Council measures that authorize prohibited funding.
  • Would preserve humanitarian channels by allowing U.S. humanitarian assistance delivered through nongovernmental organizations or U.N. agencies operating independently of AUSSOM.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

5 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 2 mixed.

Ban on U.S. UN funding for AUSSOM

If enacted, the bill would bar using U.S. assessed United Nations funds to implement Resolution 2719 in support of AUSSOM or any AU-led Somalia mission. It would also bar U.S. funds for Somalia programs directly tied to that mandate. Exceptions would allow UN Support Office in Somalia funding if the UN Security Council approves it, voluntary U.S. contributions or funds Congress specifically appropriates for AUSSOM, humanitarian aid delivered through NGOs or independent UN agencies, and U.S. administrative or oversight costs tied to compliance. The U.S. Ambassador to the UN would be directed to oppose Security Council actions that authorize the banned funding and to decline consensus on such products.

Annual State Department report to Congress

If enacted, the Secretary of State would report to the appropriate congressional committees within 90 days of enactment and then annually. The report must include the AU assessment findings, total U.S. UN peacekeeping assessed contributions, allocations and spending under Resolution 2719, how those funds are used, an analysis of AUSSOM performance and U.S. support, a breakdown of international support, progress on alternative funding, and steps taken to ensure compliance with the funding restriction.

Annual U.S. assessment of AU readiness

If enacted, the Secretary of State would assess the African Union's ability to meet Resolution 2719 paragraphs 3–13 for AU-led peace operations. The first assessment must be done within 60 days of enactment and then repeated annually. Each assessment would be independent of any UN Secretary-General review and reported to the UN Security Council as required by Resolution 2719.

Definitions and consultation rules for AU

If enacted, the bill would define key terms used in the Act, including 'AUSSOM' as the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia and 'Resolution 2719' as the UN Security Council resolution adopted December 21, 2023. It would also amend the United Nations Participation Act to explicitly include AU peace support operations receiving UN-assessed contributions under Resolution 2719 in certain congressional consultation requirements. These changes would take effect upon enactment and guide implementation and oversight.

U.S. policy for AU mission funding

If enacted, the bill would set U.S. policy that UN-assessed funds should not exceed 75% of an African Union peace mission's annual budget under a 'one mission, one budget' approach. The bill would say the remaining 25% should be mobilized by the African Union and international extra-budgetary sources. It would require AU operations to meet human rights, conduct, and anti-abuse standards and urge exploring alternative funding for AUSSOM. The policy would also prioritize civilian protection and careful selection before applying Resolution 2719 conditions.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Risch, James E. [R-ID]

ID • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Cruz, Ted [R-TX]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 5/1/2025

  • Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 5/1/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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