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A bill to urge the United Nations to abolish the position of Special Rapporteur on unilateral coercive measures and to withhold United States funding for such position.
8/1/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 4894
Bill 118 s 4894 is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress that aims to urge the United Nations to eliminate the position of Special Rapporteur on unilateral coercive measures. This position is responsible for investigating and reporting on the impact of sanctions and other coercive measures imposed by one country on another.
The bill also seeks to withhold funding from the United States for this position, indicating a desire to disengage from supporting the work of the Special Rapporteur. The rationale behind this move is not explicitly stated in the bill, but it may be related to concerns about the effectiveness or impartiality of the Special Rapporteur's work.
If passed, this bill would have implications for the United States' involvement in the United Nations and its stance on unilateral coercive measures. It is likely to spark debate and discussion among lawmakers and international relations experts about the role of the Special Rapporteur and the impact of sanctions on global diplomacy.
The bill also seeks to withhold funding from the United States for this position, indicating a desire to disengage from supporting the work of the Special Rapporteur. The rationale behind this move is not explicitly stated in the bill, but it may be related to concerns about the effectiveness or impartiality of the Special Rapporteur's work.
If passed, this bill would have implications for the United States' involvement in the United Nations and its stance on unilateral coercive measures. It is likely to spark debate and discussion among lawmakers and international relations experts about the role of the Special Rapporteur and the impact of sanctions on global diplomacy.
Current Status of Bill S 4894
Bill S 4894 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 31, 2024. Bill S 4894 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 31, 2024.  Bill S 4894's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of July 31, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4894
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4894
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4894
A bill to urge the United Nations to abolish the position of Special Rapporteur on unilateral coercive measures and to withhold United States funding for such position.
A bill to urge the United Nations to abolish the position of Special Rapporteur on unilateral coercive measures and to withhold United States funding for such position.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4894
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