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Repeals22 U.S.C. 290

Repeals the Act of June 14, 1948 (codified at 22 U.S.C. 290 et seq.), removing the statutory provision that provided for U.S. membership and participation in the World Health Organization and the related authorization of an appropriation.

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All LegislationHouse Bill 54HR 54

WHO Withdrawal Act

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Introduced January 3, 2025 by Andrew S. Biggs · Last progress January 3, 2025

AI Summary

This bill would make the United States leave the World Health Organization (WHO). It tells the President to withdraw the U.S. and stops any federal money from being used for U.S. participation in the WHO or any group that replaces it. It also cancels the old 1948 law that let the U.S. join the WHO in the first place .

Key points:

Who is affected: U.S. federal agencies and programs tied to the WHO.
What changes: The U.S. would leave the WHO; no federal funds could support U.S. participation in the WHO or a successor organization; the 1948 membership law is repealed .
When: These changes take effect on the date the bill becomes law.

Action History

IntroReferralJanuary 3, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
IntroReferralJanuary 3, 2025
Introduced in House