H.R.1588: United Nations Accountability Act of 1997

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced May 13, 1997
  • Latest Major Action April 1, 1998

Bill Summary

United Nations Accountability Act of 1997 - Prohibits the payment of arrearages of U.S. contributions to the United Nations (UN) until the President certifies to, and a joint resolution is approved by, the Congress that the UN has implemented specified reforms, including: (1) a reformulation of the assessed U.S. payment to the UN; (2) implementation of a code of conduct for UN employees; (3) strengthening of the powers of the Office of...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the Committee on International Relations, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to House International Relations
Referred to House Rules
Referred to the Subcommittee on International Operations and Human Rights.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
May 13, 1997

Introduced in the House by Vince Snowbarger (R-Kan.)

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