119th Congress · introduced in the House · Feb 21, 2025
DEFUND Act of 2025
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Latest action (Feb 21, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Feb 21, 2025)
Disengaging Entirely From the United Nations Debacle Act of 2025 or the DEFUND Act of 2025
This bill directs the President to terminate U.S. membership in the United Nations (U.N.) and all formally affiliated bodies. It also ends U.S. participation in all U.N. conventions and agreements.
Funds may be appropriated to facilitate U.S. withdrawal from the U.N. No funds may be made available for contributions or payments to any U.N. body.
The bill prohibits U.S. participation in any U.N. peacekeeping operation.
The bill also repeals diplomatic immunity for officers and employees of the U.N. and for officers and employees of foreign government missions to the U.N.
The bill repeals various acts related to the U.N., including the United Nations Participation Act of 1945, the United Nations Headquarters Agreement Act, and a joint resolution establishing U.S. membership in the World Health Organization.
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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