No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization Act

12/15/2023, 3:53 PM

Summary of Bill HR 343

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.

Congressional Summary of HR 343

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 343

Bill HR 343 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 12, 2023. Bill HR 343 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 12, 2023.  Bill HR 343's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of January 12, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 343

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
86
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
86
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 343

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroadForeign aid and international reliefInternational organizations and cooperationUnited NationsWorld health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 343

No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization ActNo Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization ActTo prohibit United States assessed and voluntary contributions to the World Health Organization.
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