S. 2170: United Nations Voting Accountability Act of 2025

The United Nations Voting Accountability Act of 2025 aims to restrict U.S. assistance to foreign countries that vote against the United States in the United Nations. The main points of the bill are as follows:

Prohibition on Assistance

The bill states that no U.S. assistance can be provided to countries that:

• Oppose the U.S. position in the United Nations.
• Sponsor or lead resolutions that disproportionately target the U.S. or its allies.

Exemption Conditions

There is a possibility for a country to be exempt from this prohibition if:

• There is a fundamental change in the country's leadership and policies.
• This change leads the new government to support the U.S. position in the United Nations.

The Secretary of State is responsible for determining and granting these exemptions.

Duration of Exemption

Any granted exemption will remain effective only until the next report on the country is submitted to Congress as required by existing laws.

Notification Requirements

The Secretary of State must inform Congress about any exemptions and explain the reasoning behind these decisions.

Definitions

Several terms are defined within the bill, including:

• Opposed the position of the United States: This means a country’s votes in the UN General Assembly were aligned with the U.S. position less than 50% of the time.
• United States assistance: This term encompasses various types of support including economic aid, military training, military financing, and other assistance provided directly or through international organizations.

Effective Date

The bill would take effect when a specific report is submitted to Congress, expected by March 31, 2026.

Relevant Companies

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