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Ends U.S. Membership in World Health Organization
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Ends U.S. Membership in World Health Organization

IntroducedJanuary 3, 2025
Introduced1 year ago
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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Why This Matters

This bill directs the President to remove the United States from the World Health Organization and prohibits funding for its participation.

If you depend on global health efforts, this bill could end U.S. involvement in the World Health Organization.
Who this affects
U.S. citizens
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1The bill requires the President to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization.
  2. 2No federal funds can be used for U.S. participation in the World Health Organization or any similar group.
  3. 3It repeals a law from 1948 that allowed U.S. membership in the World Health Organization.
  4. 4This action could impact international health cooperation and responses to global health issues.
Read the detailed summary

WHO Withdrawal Act This bill requires the President to immediately withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) and prohibits using any federal funds to provide for U.S. participation in the WHO. The bill also repeals the 1948 act authorizing the United States to join the WHO.

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IntroducedCurrentJan 3, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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The President

Joe Biden
46th President
Awaiting Vote
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