U.N Funding, Payment of Arrears and Linkage to Reform: Legislation in the 105th Congress

Publication Date: April 1998

Publisher: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Research Area: International relations

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The Clinton Administration and the Congress are currently debating the payment of past debt (arrears) to the United Nations in the legislation authorizing and appropriating funds for the Department of State. The issues include how much of the debt should be paid, the timetable for payment, and the conditions which the U.N. must meet to receive payment. The debate currently includes unrelated House language on abortion which derailed passage of the entire bill in 1997. This report tracks the legislation, summarizes the bills being considered, and refers readers to related products. It is updated regularly.