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DEFUND Act of 2025
3/13/2025, 1:23 AM
Summary of Bill S 669
In addition to terminating US membership in the UN, the bill also includes provisions for the US to withdraw from any UN agencies or organizations, and to prohibit the use of federal funds for any UN-related activities. The bill also calls for the closure of any UN facilities located within the US.
Supporters of the bill argue that the United Nations is a corrupt and ineffective organization that infringes on US sovereignty. They believe that the US should not be a part of an organization that they see as undermining American interests. Opponents of the bill argue that the United Nations plays a crucial role in promoting international cooperation and peace, and that withdrawing from the organization would harm US foreign policy and national security interests. They also argue that the bill would damage the US's reputation on the world stage. Overall, Bill 119 s 669 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the role of the United States in the international community. If passed, the bill would have significant implications for US foreign policy and relations with other countries.
Congressional Summary of S 669
Disengaging Entirely From the United Nations Debacle Act of 2025 or the DEFUND Act of 2025
This bill directs the President to terminate U.S. membership in the United Nations (U.N.) and all formally affiliated bodies. It also ends U.S. participation in all U.N. conventions and agreements.
Funds may be appropriated to facilitate U.S. withdrawal from the U.N. No funds may be made available for contributions or payments to any U.N. body.
The bill prohibits U.S. participation in any U.N. peacekeeping operation.
The bill also repeals diplomatic immunity for officers and employees of the U.N. and for officers and employees of foreign government missions to the U.N.
The bill repeals various acts related to the U.N., including the United Nations Participation Act of 1945, the United Nations Headquarters Agreement Act, and a joint resolution establishing U.S. membership in the World Health Organization.
The United States may not rejoin the U.N. or any formally affiliated body without the advice and consent of the Senate. Any agreement to rejoin the U.N. or a formally affiliated body must include the right of the United States to withdraw from the agreement.
