Limit U.S. Funding to World Health Organization
Official: WHO is Accountable Act
This bill stops the U.S. government from using money to join or support the World Health Organization until it makes significant reforms.
WHO is Accountable Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to seek U.S. membership in the World Health Organization (WHO), or to make contributions to the WHO, until the Department of State makes certain certifications to Congress. Specifically, these prohibitions shall apply until the State Department certifies that the WHO has met certain conditions, including that the WHO (1) has adopted reforms to ensure that humanitarian assistance is not politicized; (2) is not under the control of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and is not involved in a cover-up of the CCP's response to the COVID-19 pandemic; (3) has granted observer status to Taiwan; and (4) has ceased engagement on certain issues, such as climate change, access to abortion, and gender identity.
1. The bill prevents U.S. funds from being used for World Health Organization membership until specific reforms are made. 2. It requires the World Health Organization to ensure humanitarian aid is not influenced by politics. 3. The bill demands transparency and accountability in the World Health Organization's operations. 4. It prohibits the World Health Organization from engaging in certain controversial issues unrelated to health.
This bill affects U.S. taxpayers and individuals who rely on international health support.