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To prohibit the use of funds to seek membership in the World Health Organization or to provide assessed or voluntary contributions to the World Health Organization.

12/15/2023, 3:57 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3131

Bill 118 hr 3131, also known as the "World Health Organization Funding Prohibition Act," aims to prevent the United States from using any funds to seek membership in the World Health Organization (WHO) or to provide any assessed or voluntary contributions to the organization.

The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 25, 2021, by Representative Chip Roy from Texas. The main purpose of the bill is to restrict the US government's financial support to the WHO, citing concerns about the organization's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and its alleged ties to China.

If passed, this legislation would effectively cut off all funding from the US to the WHO, which plays a crucial role in global health initiatives and disease prevention efforts. Supporters of the bill argue that the WHO has been ineffective in its response to the pandemic and that the US should not be funding an organization that they believe is not fulfilling its duties. Opponents of the bill, on the other hand, argue that withdrawing funding from the WHO could have negative consequences for global health efforts and could weaken the US's ability to respond to future pandemics. They also point out that the WHO plays a vital role in coordinating international responses to health crises and that cutting off funding could harm efforts to combat diseases on a global scale. Overall, Bill 118 hr 3131 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 the House of Representatives, and its outcome remains uncertain.

Current Status of Bill HR 3131

Bill HR 3131 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 9, 2023. Bill HR 3131 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 9, 2023.  Bill HR 3131's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of May 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3131

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3131

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

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