H.R. 4224 (110th): To prohibit the Secretary of State from making a contribution to the United Nations until such time ...

...as the United Nations is in compliance with fire, building, and safety codes.

110th Congress, 2007–2009. Text as of Nov 15, 2007 (Introduced).

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HR 4224 IH

110th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 4224

To prohibit the Secretary of State from making a contribution to the United Nations until such time as the United Nations is in compliance with fire, building, and safety codes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

November 15, 2007

Mr. FOSSELLA introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs

A BILL

To prohibit the Secretary of State from making a contribution to the United Nations until such time as the United Nations is in compliance with fire, building, and safety codes.

    Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. WITHHOLDING OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE UNITED NATIONS FOR BUILDING NONCOMPLIANCE.

    The Secretary of State may not make a contribution to any regularly assessed biennial budget of the United Nations unless the Secretary has--

      (1) confirmed with the Mayor of the City of New York that United Nations facilities located in the City are in full compliance with all fire, building, and safety codes; and

      (2) submitted to Congress a certification with respect to a confirmation under paragraph (1).