This bill would prohibit the United States from funding the United Nations and related organizations if they grant the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) any official status beyond "observer status." Currently, U.S. law restricts funding if the PLO obtains full UN membership; this legislation expands that restriction to prevent the PLO from gaining any additional rights, privileges, or formal status within these international bodies. The bill affects American contributions to the UN and affiliated organizations, effectively using the threat of withheld funding to influence how international bodies treat Palestinian representation. The legislation applies broadly to any UN agency or affiliated organization that might elevate the PLO's standing beyond observer status, though it includes a provision clarifying that the restrictions do not apply to Taiwan. The bill was introduced on May 6, 2025, and was referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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