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Complete US Withdrawal from the United Nations and World Health Organization.

This bill mandates the immediate termination of US membership in the United Nations and all affiliated bodies, including the World Health Organization (WHO). It stops all financial contributions, ends participation in peacekeeping missions, and revokes diplomatic immunity for UN personnel and foreign missions in the US. This represents a fundamental shift in US foreign policy and requires the UN Headquarters to vacate US facilities.
Key points
The US ceases to be a member of the UN and all related agencies, including the WHO, ending participation in international health and security programs.
All US financial contributions (assessed and voluntary) to the UN are immediately halted, impacting the federal budget.
UN personnel and foreign diplomats at the UN lose diplomatic immunity in the US, and the UN Headquarters must withdraw from US government property.
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Print number: 118_S_3428
Sponsor: Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Process start date: 2023-12-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

DEFUND Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3428.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-12-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The US ceases to be a member of the UN and all related agencies, including the WHO, ending participation in international health and security programs.
  • All US financial contributions (assessed and voluntary) to the UN are immediately halted, impacting the federal budget.
  • UN personnel and foreign diplomats at the UN lose diplomatic immunity in the US, and the UN Headquarters must withdraw from US government property.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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