S. 669: Disengaging Entirely From the United Nations Debacle Act of 2025

This bill, titled the Disengaging Entirely From the United Nations Debacle Act of 2025 or the DEFUND Act of 2025, proposes several significant changes regarding the United States' participation in the United Nations (UN) and related organizations. Here is a summary of its main provisions:

Repeal of Membership and Agreements

• The bill calls for the repeal of the United Nations Participation Act of 1945, which authorized U.S. membership in the UN.
• The President is tasked with terminating all U.S. membership in the UN and its related bodies.
• It also repeals the United Nations Headquarters Agreement Act, leading to a withdrawal from the agreement that allows the UN to operate in the U.S.

Closure of U.S. Mission

The legislation mandates the closure of the U.S. Mission to the United Nations, meaning that the office will cease operations and its functions will no longer be performed.

Funding Restrictions

• No funds will be allocated for assessed or voluntary contributions to the UN or its related organizations.
• Only funds necessary for the termination of membership and withdrawal of personnel and equipment will be appropriated.
• Following the termination of membership, no payments to the UN will be permitted from prior appropriated funds.

Peacekeeping Operations

The bill prohibits the U.S. from participating in any UN peacekeeping operations.

Withdrawal from U.S. Government Property

• The bill states that the UN, along with its related organizations, cannot occupy or utilize any property or facility owned by the U.S. Government.

Diplomatic Immunity Changes

The Act removes diplomatic immunities for UN personnel operating within the U.S., meaning they would not receive the privileges typically extended to diplomats under international agreements.

Withdrawal from WHO

The legislation repeals the U.S. joint resolution authorizing membership in the World Health Organization (WHO), effectively withdrawing the U.S. from this organization as well.

Termination of Participation in Conventions

Any current U.S. participation in UN conventions and agreements will cease, and any functions associated with such conventions will not be continued.

Prohibition on Future Reentry

• The President cannot enter into any agreements for rejoining the UN without Senate approval.
• If the U.S. were to consider rejoining, any Senate approval would have to include a clause reserving the right to withdraw.

Notification to the UN

The Secretary of State is required to inform the UN and its related bodies about the provisions of this Act, ensuring that the UN is aware of the U.S. withdrawal.

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