United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 2261 — To withhold United States contributions to the United Nations or a United Nations agency if the United Nations or such agency supports the recognition of an independent Palestinian state, and for other purposes.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Directs the Secretary of State to withhold U.S. contributions from the regularly assessed biennial budget of the United Nations (U.N.), assessed contributions to peacekeeping operations, and voluntary contributions to the U.N. (with specified exceptions) if the U.N. adopts a resolution or takes any other action supporting recognition of an independent Palestinian state before ratification of a final status agreement negotiated between Israel and the legitimate representatives of the Palestinian people. Directs the Secretary to withhold U.S. contributions from the regular budget of U.N. agencies supporting recognition before ratification of such an agreement.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 2261 do?
Directs the Secretary of State to withhold U.S. contributions from the regularly assessed biennial budget of the United Nations (U.N.), assessed contributions to peacekeeping operations, and voluntary contributions to the U.N. (with specified exceptions) if the U.N. adopts a resolution or takes any other action supporting recognition of an independent Palestinian state before ratification of a final status agreement negotiated between Israel and the legitimate representatives of the Palestinian people. Directs the Secretary to withhold U.S. contributions from the regular budget of U.N. agencies supporting recognition before ratification of such an agreement.
Who sponsors HR 2261?
HR 2261 is sponsored by Thaddeus McCotter (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 2261?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 2261?
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