No UN Human Rights Council Funding

Summary#

This bill, introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, would stop U.S. taxpayer money from going to the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC).

Key provisions in the bill text:

  • The Secretary of State must withhold from the United States' annual contribution to the U.N. regular budget an amount equal to the percentage that the Secretary determines the U.N. would allocate to support the HRC.
  • The Secretary of State may not make any voluntary contributions to the HRC.
  • Funds withheld under this section are rescinded on the date they are withheld and are not considered arrears to be repaid to any U.N. entity.

What it means for you#

If this bill becomes law, the U.S. would reduce its regular U.N. budget payment by the part the Secretary determines funds the HRC, and the U.S. would stop making voluntary payments to the HRC. The bill text does not describe direct effects on individual taxes, benefits, or services. No publicly available information on other direct effects for individuals.

Expenses#

The bill text does not include any dollar amounts or official budget estimates. No publicly available information on the bill's overall budgetary savings or costs.

Proponents' View#

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Opponents' View#

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