We have received text from H.R. 400: No taxpayer funding for United Nations Human Rights Council Act. This bill was received on 2025-01-14, and currently has 8 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
This bill is titled the "No Taxpayer Funding for United Nations Human Rights Council Act." It aims to prohibit the United States from contributing any taxpayer funds to the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Here are the main points of the bill:
Key Provisions
Withholding Contributions:
Each fiscal year, the Secretary of State is required to withhold an amount from the U.S. contribution to the UN regular budget that corresponds to the percentage of that budget allocated to support the UNHRC.
Voluntary Contributions:
The bill explicitly states that no voluntary contributions can be made by the U.S. government to the UNHRC.
Funds Rescission:
The funds withheld by the Secretary of State are considered rescinded and are not to be regarded as arrears that need to be repaid to any UN entity.
Impact on Funding
The primary impact of this bill would be a reduction in financial support for the UNHRC from the United States. This could potentially affect the Council's operations and initiatives aimed at human rights promotion and protection globally.
Objective
The objective of the bill is to ensure that U.S. taxpayer dollars are not used to support an entity that some lawmakers may perceive as ineffective or biased in its approach to human rights issues.
Legislative Path
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs for review and consideration.
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