AUSSOM Funding Restriction Act of 2025

This bill limits how U.S. dues to the United Nations can be used for Somalia. It blocks U.S. “assessed contributions” from funding UN efforts that support the African Union’s new peace mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) under a recent UN resolution. It also tells the U.S. Ambassador to the UN to oppose any UN actions that would use those blocked funds. Humanitarian aid is not blocked, and the UN’s support office in Somalia (UNSOS) can still be funded. The U.S. can still give voluntary aid or money Congress specifically approves for AUSSOM. Oversight costs to make sure these limits are followed are also allowed .

The bill says the U.S. supports peace and stability in Somalia, protection of civilians, and strong rules against abuses. It encourages finding other ways to fund AUSSOM that don’t rely on UN dues. The Secretary of State must review, within 60 days and then every year, whether the African Union meets key standards set by the UN; a report to Congress is due within 90 days and then yearly, covering how money is used, the mission’s results, and progress on other funding options .

• Who is affected: UN funding for Somalia operations, the African Union mission (AUSSOM), and U.S. taxpayers; humanitarian groups are not restricted by these funding limits .
• What changes: U.S. UN dues cannot pay for AUSSOM-related activities under the cited UN resolution; the U.S. will oppose such UN funding moves; exceptions apply for UNSOS, humanitarian aid, voluntary or specifically approved U.S. funds, and oversight costs .
• When: Review due 60 days after enactment and annually; report due 90 days after enactment and annually .