No taxpayer funding for United Nations Human Rights Council Act

# Summary of HR 400: No Taxpayer Funding for United Nations Human Rights Council Act **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would prevent the U.S. government from funding the United Nations Human Rights Council. Specifically, it would require the State Department to withhold whatever portion of America's regular UN contribution would go to the Human Rights Council, and this money would be permanently canceled rather than owed as a debt to the UN. The bill also bans the State Department from making any additional voluntary contributions to this UN body. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects U.S. foreign policy and funding priorities.

It would impact the UN Human Rights Council's operations and budget, and could influence America's diplomatic role within the United Nations system. Indirectly, it could affect international human rights monitoring efforts that the Council oversees. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. No companion bill in the Senate has been identified, and the measure has not advanced to a vote.