Bill · H.R. 1498· House(119-HR-1498)
DEFUND Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/21/2025
- Last activity
- 2/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Chip Roy
- Cosponsors
- - 17 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Disengaging Entirely From the United Nations Debacle Act of 2025" or the "DEFUND Act of 2025," seeks to terminate United States membership in the United Nations. It mandates the closure of the United States Mission to the United Nations and withdraws the U.S. from the United Nations Headquarters Agreement Act. The legislation prohibits the appropriation of funds for assessed or voluntary contributions to the United Nations or its affiliated bodies. It also bars U.S. participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations and repeals participation in the World Health Organization. Finally, it ends participation in any conventions or agreements involving the United Nations.
Yes
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+2
It mandates the closure of the U.S. Mission to the UN and terminates funding for various international agencies.
Does this reduce what the federal government owes?+1
The bill reduces federal spending by prohibiting all assessed and voluntary contributions to the United Nations.
Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?+1
It restricts the allocation of taxpayer funds toward international organizations.
The opposite· 3 of 7
Does this send more money or help to other countries?-10
The bill explicitly prohibits all assessed and voluntary contributions to the UN and its agencies.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?-8
The closure of the U.S. Mission to the UN and withdrawal from headquarters agreements significantly reduces U.S. diplomatic presence.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-7
Withdrawing from the UN and terminating participation in its conventions may strain international relations and diplomatic alliances.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Financial Control of Funds: Under Section 4, no funds are authorized for assessed or voluntary contributions to the United Nations or its agencies, which limits how government money is used for these entities.
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Property Restrictions: According to Section 6(a), the United Nations and its affiliated bodies may no longer occupy or use any property or facility belonging to the United States Government.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of Global Participation: Section 2(b) requires the President to terminate all membership in the United Nations and its various organs, specialized agencies, or commissions.
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Closure of Diplomatic Presence: Section 2(c) directs the closure of the United States Mission to the United Nations and mandates that its remaining functions not be carried out.
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Withdrawal from Headquarters Agreements: Section 3(b) results in the United States withdrawing from the agreement regarding the headquarters of the United Nations.
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Prohibition on Peacekeeping: Section 5 prevents the United States from participating in any peacekeeping operation conducted by the United Nations.
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Removal of Legal Protections: Section 6(b) removes the privileges and immunities of United Nations officers, employees, and their families that were previously provided by the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, the International Organizations Immunities Act, and other agreements.
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End of Health Organization Participation: Section 7 repeals the United States' membership and participation in the World Health Organization.
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Termination of International Agreements: Section 8 ends all participation in any conventions and agreements involving the United Nations or its affiliated bodies.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid-10Improves Diplomatic Engagement-8Improves International Alliances-7
- Healthcare
- Improves Pandemic Preparedness-5Improves Healthcare Access-3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Environmental Protections-3Improves Disaster Relief And F E M A-2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+2Improves Fiscal Responsibility+1Reduces National Debt+1
- 11/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/28/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/30/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/26/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/27/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/24/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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