S. 669: DEFUND Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-20 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Lee, Mike [R-UT] |
| Policy area | International Affairs |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-20 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-20):
Disengaging Entirely From the United Nations Debacle Act of 2025 or the DEFUND Act of 2025
This bill directs the President to terminate U.S. membership in the United Nations (U.N.) and all formally affiliated bodies. It also ends U.S. participation in all U.N. conventions and agreements.
Funds may be appropriated to facilitate U.S. withdrawal from the U.N. No funds may be made available for contributions or payments to any U.N. body.
The bill prohibits U.S. participation in any U.N. peacekeeping operation.
The bill also repeals diplomatic immunity for officers and employees of the U.N. and for officers and employees of foreign government missions to the U.N.
The bill repeals various acts related to the U.N., including the United Nations Participation Act of 1945, the United Nations Headquarters Agreement Act, and a joint resolution establishing U.S. membership in the World Health Organization.
The United States may not rejoin the U.N. or any formally affiliated body without the advice and consent of the Senate. Any agreement to rejoin the U.N. or a formally affiliated body must include the right of the United States to withdraw from the agreement.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-02-20 |
| Rick Scott | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-20 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 669 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 669?
S. 669 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: DEFUND Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 669 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).