Bill · S. 2170· Senate(119-S-2170)
United Nations Voting Accountability Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 6/25/2025
- Last activity
- 6/25/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Marsha Blackburn
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The United Nations Voting Accountability Act of 2025 aims to prohibit United States assistance to foreign countries that oppose U.S. positions in the United Nations. This includes countries that sponsor or lead resolutions disproportionately targeting the United States or its allies. The bill defines opposition based on recorded votes in the General Assembly and, for Security Council members, the Security Council as well. The Secretary of State has the authority to grant exemptions if a country undergoes a fundamental change in leadership and policy. This Act is set to take effect following the submission of a specific report due by March 31, 2026.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+2
The bill aims to strengthen alliances by penalizing countries that disproportionately target U.S. interests.
Does this give the federal government more power?+2
The bill expands executive authority via the Secretary of State to manage and exempt foreign aid.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+1
The bill requires the Secretary of State to notify Congress and discuss exemptions.
The opposite· 3 of 5
Does this send more money or help to other countries?-5
The bill restricts foreign aid to countries that vote against U.S. positions in the UN.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?-3
The reduction in foreign aid may negatively impact poverty reduction efforts through international organizations.
Does this favour talking over confrontation abroad?-2
The use of aid as a lever may create friction in diplomatic relations with various nations.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Accountability for foreign government actions: By prohibiting assistance to countries that oppose U.S. positions or target U.S. allies, the bill seeks to ensure that American aid is not used by governments that work against U.S. interests in the United Nations (Section 2(a)).
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Flexibility for political transitions: The Secretary of State can exempt countries that have undergone fundamental changes in leadership and policies, ensuring that aid can be restored if a new government aligns with the position of the United States (Section 2(b)(1)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Loss of international aid through various channels: The prohibition covers a wide range of assistance, including economic support, international military education, and foreign military financing, as well as any direct or indirect assistance routed through international organizations or United Nations programs (Section 2(c)(3)).
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Impact on humanitarian or organizational funding: Because assistance includes funding routed through non-governmental entities and United Nations programs, these specific channels of aid could be affected by the prohibition (Section 2(c)(3)(D)).
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
- Improves International Alliances+2Increases Foreign Aid-5Improves Diplomatic Engagement-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2Improves Government Transparency+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction-3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households-2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Fiscal Responsibility+1Reduces Government Spending-2
- 6/25/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Introduced in Senate
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