No Tax Dollars for the United Nation’s Immigration Invasion Act
The bill would halt U.S. contributions to three United Nations entities—the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), and UNRWA (the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East). In addition, it would require the Comptroller General (GAO) to conduct a comprehensive study and audit of federal funding to these organizations (and related NGOs) from 2021 through 2025, determine restrictions on that funding, and assess whether any amounts should be repaid to the U.S. government. The GAO would also audit the State Department’s Refugee Travel Loan Program. A final report outlining the study and audit results must be submitted to Congress within 180 days after enactment. The central aim appears to be eliminating U.S. financial support for these agencies and increasing oversight and potential recoupment of funds.
Key Points
- 1Prohibition on federal contributions: The federal government may not make contributions to IOM, UNHCR, or UNRWA.
- 2GAO study of funding: The Comptroller General must study all federal assistance programs that provide funds (grants or loans) to IOM, UNHCR, and UNRWA, including which NGOs receive funding under those programs.
- 3Funding breakdown for 2021-2025: The study must identify, for each fiscal year 2021 through 2025, the total funds provided to those agencies and the amount provided under each identified federal program, along with any program-specific restrictions.
- 4Repayment assessment: The study must assess and specify the amount of funds that IOM, UNHCR, and UNRWA should repay to the U.S. government.
- 5DOS Refugee Travel Loan Program audit: The bill requires an audit of the State Department’s Refugee Travel Loan Program.
- 6Reporting deadline: The Comptroller General must submit a report with the study and audit results to Congress no later than 180 days after enactment.