Bill · H.R. 9020· House(119-HR-9020)
No U.S. Funding for UNIFIL Act
- Introduced
- 5/22/2026
- Last activity
- 5/22/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Jefferson Shreve
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the ``No U.S. Funding for UNIFIL Act'', seeks to end United States financial support for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. It establishes that starting on October 1, 2027, no funds from the Department of State, Department of Defense, or any other agency can be used to fund UNIFIL or its successors. The bill notes that the United Nations Security Council extended the UNIFIL mandate until December 31, 2026. It intends for U.S. support to align with that specific timeline. Additionally, it includes provisions to restrict funding if the mandate is extended further.
Yes
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5
The bill reduces federal spending by prohibiting future contributions to UNIFIL and potentially offsetting the UN peacekeeping budget.
Does this reduce what is spent on the military?+3
The bill cuts spending by prohibiting the use of Department of Defense funds for UNIFIL after October 1, 2027.
The opposite
Does this send more money or help to other countries?-5
The bill decreases foreign aid by terminating financial support for UNIFIL and its potential mandate extensions.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-4
The bill may strain international alliances by unilaterally withdrawing support from a United Nations peacekeeping mission.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Alignment of Funding with Mandate Timelines: According to Section 2, the bill aims to ensure that United States support for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon aligns with the timeline established in Resolution 2790, which extends the mandate until December 31, 2026.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Prohibition of Funds: Under Section 3(a), no funds from the Department of State, Department of Defense, or any other U.S. government agency may be made available to support or fund UNIFIL or any successor organization beginning October 1, 2027.
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Withholding of Peacekeeping Contributions: Per Section 3(b), if the United Nations extends the mandate for UNIFIL beyond December 31, 2026, the United States shall withhold an amount equal to UNIFIL's annual budget from its annual contribution to the United Nations budget for peacekeeping activities until the mandate expires.
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
- Reduces Military Spending+3Increases Foreign Aid-5Improves International Alliances-4
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+5
- 5/22/2026
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jared MoskowitzDemocrat · Florida