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119-s-669119th Congress

DEFUND Act of 2025

Sponsored By: Senator Lee, Mike [R-UT]

Introduced

Summary

Would terminate U.S. membership in the United Nations and sever formal ties with all U.N. bodies. It would also block most U.S. funding to the U.N. and remove diplomatic immunities for U.N. personnel while requiring formal notifications to U.N. bodies.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

4 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 3 costs, 1 mixed.

Ban U.S. participation in UN peacekeeping

If enacted, the bill would bar U.S. Armed Forces, federal civilian personnel, contractors, and federal agencies from participating in any United Nations peacekeeping operation. Active military, federal employees, and contractors would no longer be assigned to UN peacekeeping missions.

End U.S. membership and ties

If enacted, the bill would direct the President and agencies to end all U.S. membership in the United Nations and its affiliated bodies. It would close the United States Mission to the United Nations. The bill would withdraw the U.S. from the UN headquarters agreement (signed June 26, 1947). It would repeal statutes that authorize U.S. participation in the UN and the World Health Organization. The bill would bar the UN from using U.S. government property and remove diplomatic privileges and immunities for UN staff in the United States.

Stop U.S. payments to the UN

If enacted, the bill would bar U.S. assessed and voluntary contributions to the United Nations and its agencies. It would allow funds only to be appropriated to facilitate withdrawal of U.S. personnel and equipment. After U.S. membership ends, no payments to the UN could be made from funds appropriated before termination or from any other available funds.

Require Senate approval to rejoin UN

If enacted, the bill would prevent the President from entering into an agreement to join the United Nations or its agencies without the advice and consent of the Senate. Any future Senate approval would have to include a reservation in the ratification that preserves the United States' right to withdraw.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Lee, Mike [R-UT]

UT • R

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 2/20/2025

  • Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 2/20/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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