EO 14199

Withdrawing the United States From and Ending Funding to Certain United Nations Organizations and Reviewing United States Support to All International Organizations

Foreign PolicyGovernment Reform

Summary

This executive order directs the United States to withdraw from participation in the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and end all funding to the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA). It also mandates a 90-day review of UNESCO membership and a 180-day comprehensive review of all U.S. funding to international organizations to determine if any are contrary to U.S. interests.

Key Points

  • 1The United States will not participate in or seek election to the UNHRC and will terminate the U.S. Representative position to that body
  • 2All federal funding to UNRWA is prohibited, and the U.S. will withhold its proportionate share of UN Regular Budget funding for the UNHRC
  • 3The Secretary of State must review UNESCO membership within 90 days, including analysis of alleged anti-Semitism and anti-Israel sentiment
  • 4A comprehensive 180-day review of all international organizations, conventions, and treaties receiving U.S. funding must be completed, with recommendations on whether to withdraw from any

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.