Summary

Prohibits the U.S. from using assessed United Nations contributions to fund African Union‑led peace operations in Somalia under UN Security Council Resolution 2719, while allowing a few narrow exceptions. It requires the State Department to conduct an independent assessment of the AU’s compliance with specified UN conditions, to report findings to Congress and the UN, and directs the U.S. UN Ambassador to oppose Council action that would authorize such assessed funding unless an exception applies.

Key Points

• Bars U.S. assessed UN contributions from funding AU‑led peace operations in Somalia under UNSC Resolution 2719, with narrow exceptions.
• Directs the U.S. Ambassador to the UN to oppose Security Council authorization of assessed funding for AUSSOM unless an exception applies.
• Requires an independent State Department assessment of the AU’s compliance with conditions in Resolution 2719 within 60 days and annually thereafter.
• Requires an initial congressional report within 90 days and annual reports detailing assessments, funding flows, AUSSOM performance, and alternative funding efforts.
• Affirms U.S. policy support for Somali- and African partner-led counterterrorism and stabilization efforts while insisting on burden‑sharing and human‑rights/accountability conditions.
• Adds targeted amendments to the United Nations Participation Act to reflect the new restrictions and procedures.
• Encourages exploration of alternative (non‑assessed) funding mechanisms for AUSSOM and similar AU missions.
• Creates new oversight and reporting responsibilities for the Secretary of State and increases transparency to Congress about UN/AU funding linked to Somalia.

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