WHO is Accountable Act
2/11/2025, 5:53 AM
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WHO is Accountable Act
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to seek U.S. membership in the World Health Organization (WHO), or to make contributions to the WHO, until the Department of State makes certain certifications to Congress.
Specifically, these prohibitions shall apply until the State Department certifies that the WHO has met certain conditions, including that the WHO (1) has adopted reforms to ensure that humanitarian assistance is not politicized; (2) is not under the control of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and is not involved in a cover-up of the CCP's response to the COVID-19 pandemic; (3) has granted observer status to Taiwan; and (4) has ceased engagement on certain issues, such as climate change, access to abortion, and gender identity.
If passed, this legislation would effectively cut off any financial support from the US government to the WHO. This move is likely in response to criticisms of the WHO's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and concerns about the organization's transparency and effectiveness.
Supporters of the bill argue that the WHO has failed to adequately address global health crises and that US taxpayer dollars should not be used to support an organization that they believe is ineffective. Critics, on the other hand, argue that withdrawing funding from the WHO could have negative consequences for global health efforts and could weaken international cooperation on health issues. Overall, Bill 119 HR 600 represents a significant shift in US policy towards the WHO and could have far-reaching implications for global health initiatives. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its ultimate fate remains uncertain.
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WHO is Accountable Act
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to seek U.S. membership in the World Health Organization (WHO), or to make contributions to the WHO, until the Department of State makes certain certificati...
Specifically, these prohibitions shall apply until the State Department certifies that the WHO has met certain conditions, including that the WHO (1) has adopted reforms to ensure that humanitarian assistance is not politicized; (2) is not under the control of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and is not involved in a cover-up of the CCP's response to the COVID-19 pandemic; (3) has granted observer status to Taiwan; and (4) has ceased engagement on certain issues, such as climate change, access to abortion, and gender identity.