H. R. 3079:
National Commission on the Modernization of the United Nations Act of 2003 (Introduced in House)

Sponsor: Rep Crenshaw, Ander [FL-4] (introduced 9/11/2003)
Cosponsors

This bill asks for a commission to study modernization possibilities in the structure of the United Nations, including:

• Membership Principles:

1. Whether states that espouse and enforce values that are counter to the UN Charter should be permitted to be members of the UN

2. What actions the UN can take towards a member state that has engaged in conduct counter to the UN Charter

3. What conduct by a member state would constitute sufficient grounds for expulsion, condemnation or sanction

• Member Status-The Commission shall study the feasibility of mandating the following requirements of member states:

1. Regular review by the UN of the status of all member states

2. Require all member states to sign a "Declaration of Member States" declaring the state's agreement to adhere to UN principles

3. Require member states to review the principles of the UN to determine whether the state should withdraw from membership if the state determines that the UN is not adhering to the implementation of the Charter

• Proportion Representation

1. Whether all states should have one vote in the General Assembly

2. Whether the United Nations should be structured in a bi-cameral fashion

• Organization and Business Functions

1. Whether auxiliary commissions and organizations of the United Nations should be funded by member dues

2. Whether such commissions and organizations detract from the Charter principles by draining resources away from the primary functions of the United Nations

3. Whether member states can create caucuses and fund them to deal with matters of common interest without detracting from the main objectives of the United Nations

• Structure and Goals of Peacekeeping and Humanitarian Efforts

1. Whether the United Nations should maintain a separate peacekeeping force

2. Identification of successes of past peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts

• Enforcement of Resolutions

1. The Commission shall study the credibility of resolutions when the United Nations does not mandate their absolute obedience

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