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Condemning the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and refraining the United States from rejoining.

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 581

Bill 118 HRES 581, also known as the resolution condemning UNESCO and preventing the United States from rejoining, was introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to express disapproval of UNESCO, an agency of the United Nations that focuses on promoting international collaboration in education, science, and culture.

The resolution highlights concerns about UNESCO's alleged anti-Israel bias and its perceived failure to address corruption and mismanagement within the organization. It also criticizes UNESCO for granting full membership to Palestine in 2011, a move that the United States strongly opposed.

Furthermore, the resolution calls for the United States to refrain from rejoining UNESCO, citing the organization's alleged anti-American and anti-Israeli actions. It emphasizes the need for the United States to prioritize its national interests and values when considering international partnerships and memberships. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 581 reflects the US Congress's stance on UNESCO and its decision to distance the United States from the organization. The resolution underscores the importance of upholding American principles and interests in the realm of international relations.

Congressional Summary of HRES 581

This resolution condemns the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) for corruption, mismanagement, anti-United States bias, anti-Israel bias, and honoring human rights violators. It also expresses that UNESCO should not receive funding from U.S. taxpayers.

Current Status of Bill HRES 581

Bill HRES 581 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 11, 2023. Bill HRES 581 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 11, 2023.  Bill HRES 581's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of July 11, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 581

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 581

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 581

Condemning the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and refraining the United States from rejoining.
Condemning the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and refraining the United States from rejoining.

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