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The UN Sets Its Budget

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The UN Sets Its Budget

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The President Submits His Budget

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House and Senate Debate

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Congress Passes Spending Bill and the President Signs

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Step 1: The UN Sets Its Budget

On Dec. 24, the UN General Assembly approved a $3.7 billion budget for 2025, representing an increase of about $1 million over the Secretary-General’s October proposal to the Assembly’s Fifth Committee, which oversees administrative matters.

President Trump

Step 2: The President Submits His Budget

On May 2, Pres. Trump released his FY 2026 budget. The proposal eliminates funding for the UN regular and peacekeeping budgets, as well as ends contributions to the World Health Organization and several other key UN agencies and programs.

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Step 3: House and Senate Debate

The House of Representatives narrowly passed a spending bill on May 22 by a party-line vote of 215-214.

The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration. 

Executive Orders

Step 4: Congress Passes Spending Bill and the President Signs

Following debate and reconciliation, Congress passes the appropriations bills, typically by June 30. The President then has 10 days to sign, veto or allow bills to become law without a signature. If a budget does not pass, a government shutdown typically follows, where non-essential government services are temporarily suspended and many government employees are furloughed.

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