On April 28, the House National Security, State, and Related Programs (NSRP) spending bill for FY 2027 was favorably reported out of the House Appropriations Committee.
The legislation proposes funding levels for key United Nations accounts that fall well below what Congress enacted — and the President signed into law — just a few months ago.
The bill would cut a key State Department account — Contributions to International Organizations (CIO) — which funds assessed contributions to the UN regular budget, UN specialized agencies and other international organizations by 77.6% from the FY 2026 enacted level. It also zeroes out funding for the UN regular budget.
In addition, the House bill would cut the account that funds UN Peacekeeping — Contributions for International Peacekeeping (CIPA) — by 60% from the FY 2026 enacted level.
In keeping with House NSRP bills from the previous two years, the bill would eliminate funding for the International Organizations and Programs (IO&P) account, an important source of voluntary contributions to an array of UN entities.
Notably, these cuts come at a time when the U.S. has not paid its dues in full for the past three years, paid nothing last year and currently owes more than $2 billion to the UN ‘s regular budget.
On a more positive note, the bill fully funds key malaria and immunization programs, including Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. While funding for the Global Fund falls below the previous $4.6 billion U.S. pledge, FY 2025 levels for the fund are maintained. Support for these programs sends a strong message that global health remains a significant American priority despite other UN funding challenges.
“These reductions undermine America’s leadership and leverage at the UN,” said Peter Yeo, President of the Better World Campaign.
“These reductions undermine America’s leadership and leverage at the UN.”
Peter Yeo, President of the Better World Campaign
Yeo added, “The UN enables the United States to shape outcomes, build coalitions and respond to crises in ways no country can achieve alone.”
In recent testimony before Congress, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz also stressed the importance of U.S. engagement with the UN, saying, “We have to get in there and fight, block, tackle and win.”
As the appropriations process moves forward, the Better World Campaign urges Congress to support funding levels that meet our commitments and ensure continued U.S. engagement and leadership at the United Nations.
Media Contact: Kathryn Kross | kkross@unfoundation.org | 202-887-9040 ext 8577
