Bill · S. 4929· Senate(119-S-4929)
EBOLA Act
- Introduced
- 6/24/2026
- Last activity
- 6/24/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Jeanne Shaheen
- Cosponsors
- - 11 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill requires the United States to rejoin the World Health Organization. It is officially titled the Epidemic Barrier and Outbreak Leadership Act, or the EBOLA Act. The legislation directs the President and the Secretary of State to take all necessary steps to rejoin within 30 days of the bill's enactment. It also requires immediate collaboration with the World Health Organization to respond to the Ebola Disease outbreak in Central and Eastern Africa. Finally, the bill authorizes funding to pay financial obligations for membership and to support response efforts.
Yes· 3 of 4
Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?+7
The bill strengthens pandemic preparedness by rejoining the WHO and funding the Ebola response.
Does this strengthen ties with allied countries?+6
Rejoining the WHO strengthens international coordination and cooperation with global health partners.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill enhances disease monitoring and response through the World Health Organization.
The opposite
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2
The bill authorizes new spending for WHO membership and Ebola response efforts.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 3 requires the President and the Secretary of State to rejoin the World Health Organization and immediately collaborate with them to respond to the Ebola Disease outbreak. This is positive because participation enhances the ability of the United States to monitor emerging infectious diseases and protect public health.
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Section 4 authorizes necessary appropriations to pay financial obligations to restore membership and to support the response effort of the World Health Organization and other United Nations entities. This is positive because it aims to prevent global transmission of the virus, including transmission to the people and territory of the United States.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Pandemic Preparedness+7Improves Healthcare Access+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+6
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending-2
- 6/24/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 11 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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