DEFUND Act of 2025
DEFUND Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# DEFUND Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The DEFUND Act would direct the President to withdraw the United States from the United Nations and all affiliated organizations, including the World Health Organization. It would halt all U.S. financial contributions to the U.N. and end American participation in U.N. peacekeeping operations. The bill would also repeal diplomatic immunity protections previously granted to U.N. officials and foreign diplomats stationed at the U.N. headquarters.
Any future U.S. rejoin of the U.N. would require Senate approval. **Who It Affects and Current Status** This bill would affect the U.S. government's international engagement, Americans working with or at the U.N., foreign diplomats posted in the U.S., and countries that rely on U.N. peacekeeping operations in which the U.S. participates. The bill is currently in committee and has not advanced further in the legislative process. As introduced legislation, it represents the sponsor's position but has not been voted on by the full House.
CRS Official Summary
Disengaging Entirely From the United Nations Debacle Act of 2025 or the DEFUND Act of 2025This 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.The United States may not rejoin the U.N. or any formally affiliated body without the advice and consent of the Senate. Any agreement to rejoin the U.N. or a formally affiliated body must include the right of the United States to withdraw from the agreement.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.