No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization Act

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization Act

This bill prohibits the United States from providing any assessed or voluntary contributions to the World Health Organization.

Bill 118 hr 343, also known as the No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of federal funds to support the World Health Organization (WHO).

The bill states that the United States should not provide any financial assistance to the WHO due to concerns about the organization's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. It argues that the WHO has not been transparent in its communication and has not effectively addressed the spread of the virus.

Supporters of the bill believe that the US should not be funding an organization that they feel has not fulfilled its responsibilities in protecting global health. They argue that taxpayer dollars should not be used to support an organization that they believe has failed to adequately respond to the pandemic. Opponents of the bill argue that cutting funding to the WHO could have negative consequences for global health efforts. They believe that the WHO plays a crucial role in coordinating international responses to health crises and that cutting funding could hinder these efforts. Overall, the No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises questions about the US government's role in supporting global health organizations. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its outcome remains uncertain.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 343

Introduced on
2023-01-12

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/12/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization Act

This bill prohibits the United States from providing any assessed or voluntary contributions to the World Health Organization.

Bill 118 hr 343, also known as the No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of federal funds to support the World Health Organization (WHO).

The bill states that the United States should not provide any financial assistance to the WHO due to concerns about the organization's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. It argues that the WHO has not been transparent in its communication and has not effectively addressed the spread of the virus.

Supporters of the bill believe that the US should not be funding an organization that they feel has not fulfilled its responsibilities in protecting global health. They argue that taxpayer dollars should not be used to support an organization that they believe has failed to adequately respond to the pandemic. Opponents of the bill argue that cutting funding to the WHO could have negative consequences for global health efforts. They believe that the WHO plays a crucial role in coordinating international responses to health crises and that cutting funding could hinder these efforts. Overall, the No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises questions about the US government's role in supporting global health organizations. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its outcome remains uncertain.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo prohibit United States assessed and voluntary contributions to the World Health Organization.

Policy Areas
International Affairs

Potential Impact
Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad•
Foreign aid and international relief•
International organizations and cooperation•
United Nations•
World health

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/28/2023

No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization Act

This bill prohibits the United States from providing any assessed or voluntary contributions to the World Health Organization.


Latest Action1/12/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.