No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization Act

Where This Stands

Introduced

Committee

Floor Vote

Passed

Signed

Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Last action

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.Jan 14, 2025

Lead sponsor

Chip Roy

Version history

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The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this legislation would eliminate all U.S. federal financial contributions to the World Health Organization, potentially altering the agency's budget and the nature of U.S. participation in international health initiatives.

Who is mentioned in the record

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World Health Organization

The organization would lose access to U.S. federal funding if the bill becomes law.

U.S. Taxpayers

Federal tax dollars would no longer be allocated to the World Health Organization.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes to prohibit the use of federal funds to provide financial support to the World Health Organization (WHO). It has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs for further review.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this legislation would eliminate all U.S. federal financial contributions to the World Health Organization, potentially altering the agency's budget and the nature of U.S. participation in international health initiatives.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?

It aims to stop the U.S. government from providing any financial support to the World Health Organization.

What is the current status of the bill?

The bill has been introduced and on Foreign Affairs for consideration.

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policy shift90% confidence

Proposed withdrawal of international funding

The bill represents a legislative attempt to decouple U.S. federal spending from international health governance.

World Health Organization

Connected Entities

organizationHouse Committee on Foreign Affairs“The committee currently reviewing the bill.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Foreign Affairs“The House committee to which the bill was referred.”Map →

bill_numberH.R. 401“The identifier for the proposed legislation.”Map →

organizationWorld Health Organization“The international agency that would be prohibited from receiving U.S. funds.”Map →

personChip Roy“Primary sponsor of the bill.”Map →

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Controversy85
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