Bill · H.R. 54· House(119-HR-54)
WHO Withdrawal Act
- Introduced
- 1/3/2025
- Last activity
- 1/3/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- Sponsored by
- Andy Biggs
- Cosponsors
- - 22 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "WHO Withdrawal Act," directs the President to withdraw the United States from the Constitution of the World Health Organization. It also prohibits any Federal department or agency from using available funds to support the United States' participation in the World Health Organization or any successor organization. Additionally, the bill seeks to repeal the Act of June 14, 1948, which provided for U.S. membership and participation in the organization.
Yes
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5
The bill prohibits the use of federal funds to support participation in the World Health Organization.
Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?+1
The reduction in government spending may have a minimal positive impact on overall federal fiscal posture.
The opposite
Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?-5
Withdrawal from the WHO may reduce international cooperation and resources vital for pandemic preparedness.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?-4
Withdrawing from a major global health organization may strain international cooperation and alliances.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Prohibition on Use of Funds: Under Section 2(2), no funds from any Federal department or agency may be used for participation in the World Health Organization or its successors, which limits federal spending on these entities.
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Repeal of Previous Membership Act: Section 3 repeals the Act of June 14, 1948, which previously authorized membership and an appropriation for the World Health Organization.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Withdrawal from the World Health Organization: Section 2(1) directs the President to withdraw the United States from the Constitution of the World Health Organization, removing the United States from that specific constitutional framework.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Pandemic Preparedness-5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances-4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For High Net Worth Individuals+1
- 2/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/13/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 1/7/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/3/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 15 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Eric BurlisonRepublican · Missouri
Josh BrecheenRepublican · Oklahoma
Elijah CraneRepublican · Arizona
Chuck EdwardsRepublican · North Carolina
Paul GosarRepublican · Arizona
Clay HigginsRepublican · Louisiana
Diana HarshbargerRepublican · Tennessee
Harriet HagemanRepublican · Wyoming
Doug LaMalfaRepublican · California
Nancy MaceRepublican · South Carolina
Thomas MassieRepublican · Kentucky
John MoolenaarRepublican · Michigan
Mary MillerRepublican · Illinois
Cory MillsRepublican · Florida
Richard McCormickRepublican · Georgia
Riley MooreRepublican · West Virginia
Ralph NormanRepublican · South Carolina
Andrew OglesRepublican · Tennessee
Chip RoyRepublican · Texas
W. SteubeRepublican · Florida
Claudia TenneyRepublican · New York
Rudy YakymRepublican · Indiana