To provide that no Federal funds may be used for the design, renovation, construction, or rental of any headquarters for the United Nations in any location in the United States unless the President transmits to Congress a certification that the United Nations has adopted internationally recognized best practices in contracting and procurement.

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HR 167

Introduced

Jan 5, 2011

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Appropriations Congressional oversight Government ethics and transparency, public corruption International Affairs Public contracts and procurement United Nations

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Summary

Prohibits the use of federal funds for the design, renovation, construction, or rental of any U.N. headquarters in the United States unless the President transmits to Congress a certification that the United Nations has adopted internationally-recognized best practices in contracting and procurement.

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Jan 5, 2011

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jan 5, 2011

Introduced in House

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