The record

LegislationLegislation· Sep 2025
HR 4490 Passed House — in Senate

Sponsored by Joaquin Castro (D)

PARTNER Act

Authorizes the President to grant diplomatic immunity to four international organizations and the African Union's UN mission.

Tradeoff

Extends tax exemptions and lawsuit immunity to ASEAN, CERN, the Pacific Islands Forum, and CARICOM, plus the African Union's UN observer mission. No direct cost; changes are procedural authorizations for the President.

What's in it

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Increases deficit by $2 million over 2025-2030 and $6 million over 2025-2035 due to foregone tax revenue and customs duties.

The bill reduces federal tax and customs duty revenues by extending tax-exempt status to five international organizations and their staff, meaning the federal government collects $6 million less over ten years than it otherwise would.

H.R. 4490, Providing Appropriate Recognition and Treatment Needed to Enhance Relations Act · Aug 2025

Passed the House by on September 2, 2025 — now in the Senate.

  1. House

    Introduced

    (Jul 17, 2025)

  2. House

    Committee on Foreign Affairs(Jul 17, 2025)

  3. House

    The committee voted to send it to the floor

    Reported by (Jul 22, 2025)

  4. House

    Passage of the bill

    Passed by (Sep 2, 2025)

    No individual votes were recorded.

  5. Senate

    Received from the House

    on Foreign Relations(Sep 3, 2025)