Number: RL33611
Title: United Nations System Funding: Congressional Issues
Authors: Marjorie Ann Browne and Kennon H. Nakamura, Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division 
Abstract: This report tracks the process by which Congress provides the funding for U.S. assessed contributions to the regular budgets of the United Nations, its agencies, and U.N. peacekeeping operation accounts, as well for U.S. voluntary contributions to U.N. system programs and funds. It includes information on the President's request and the congressional response, as well as congressional initiatives during this legislative process. Basic information is provided to help the reader understand this process.
Pages: 43
Date: November 13, 2008