H.R. 7939 · 116th Congress
United Nations Transparency and Accountability Act of 2020
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This bill requires various actions related to malign influence operations by other countries in the United Nations (UN), with such operations defined as coordinated actions by a UN member state to foster UN actions or attitudes that further that member state's interests in a manner inconsistent with the UN Charter.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Aug 4, 2020
United Nations Transparency and Accountability Act of 2020
This bill requires various actions related to malign influence operations by other countries in the United Nations (UN), with such operations defined as coordinated actions by a UN member state to foster UN actions or attitudes that further that member state's interests in a manner inconsistent with the UN Charter.
The President shall direct the U.S. Permanent Representative to the UN to vote for and promote policies to (1) oppose malign influence operations and UN employees involved in such operations, and (2) support Taiwan's membership or meaningful participation in UN entities. (China considers Taiwan a Chinese province and opposes Taiwan's UN participation.)
The Department of State shall designate a senior level official to assist in implementing such policies and fulfill other related responsibilities.
The State Department shall also establish an Office of American Citizens within the Bureau of International Organization Affairs to promote the candidacy of U.S. citizens for roles in international organizations, including the UN, and to coordinate support for non-U.S. candidates when appropriate.
The State Department shall increase by at least 50% the number of U.S.-sponsored Junior Professional Officer positions in the UN.
The President shall periodically review evidence and determine if any countries have engaged in malign influence operations that have threatened U.S. interests. The President must designate any such country as a malign global actor and provide an explanation to Congress for why the designation was made.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: United Nations Transparency and Accountability Act of 2020
Latest action (Aug 4, 2020): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: House · Introduced: Aug 4, 2020
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.