Expressing the commitment of the Congress to continue the leadership of the United States in the United Nations by honoring the financial obligations of the United States to the United Nations.

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Introduced

25 March 1999

Last action

7 April 1999 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.

Sponsors

Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. Olver, John W. [D-MA-1], Rep. Wexler, Robert [D-FL-19], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Gonzalez, Charles A. [D-TX-20], Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4], Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Luther, Bill [D-MN-6], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Rep. Blagojevich, Rod R. [D-IL-5], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5], Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2], Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12], Rep. Farr, Sam [D-CA-20], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16]

Subjects

Budget

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Summary

Recognizes that payment by the United States of its assessment for the regular budget and the peacekeeping operations of the United Nations (UN) is a solemn treaty obligation, voluntarily undertaken through U.S. ratification of the UN Charter. States Congress' belief that resolution of financing and reform issues in the UN can lead to its capability to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Concludes that U.S. leadership in meeting financial obligations to, and working with other countries to achieve reform in, the UN is indispensable to its future viability. Commits to continuing U.S. leadership in the UN by honoring U.S. past and current legal financial obligations to it. Resolves to meet the financial obligations of the United States to the UN in a full and timely manner consistent with international law and the U.S. role as a founder and responsible UN Member.

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Timeline

25 March 1999
Introduced
Introduced in House
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25 March 1999
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.
Source: IntroReferral
25 March 1999
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
7 April 1999
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
Source: Committee

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