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WHO Withdrawal Act
4/28/2024, 4:05 AM
Congressional Summary of HR 79
WHO Withdrawal Act
This bill requires the President to immediately withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO) and prohibits using any federal funds to provide for U.S. participation in the WHO.
The bill also repeals the 1948 act authorizing the United States to join the WHO.
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Current Status of Bill HR 79
Bill HR 79 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2023. Bill HR 79 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023. Bill HR 79's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of January 9, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 79
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
56Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
56Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 79
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Foreign aid and international relief
- International law and treaties
- International organizations and cooperation
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
- World health
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 79
WHO Withdrawal Act
To direct the President to withdraw the United States from the Constitution of the World Health Organization, and for other purposes.
WHO Withdrawal Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 79
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