House Bill
Andy Biggs
R - AZ
Cosponsors
21
Policy Area
Summary
This bill requires immediate U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization and prohibits using federal funds for WHO participation. It repeals the 1948 act that authorized the U.S. to join the WHO.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Plain-English explanation of this bill
This bill requires immediate U.S. withdrawal from the World Health Organization and prohibits using federal funds for WHO participation. It repeals the 1948 act that authorized the U.S. to join the WHO.
Last updated: 1/5/2026
Congressional Research Service summary
<p><strong>WHO Withdrawal Act</strong></p><p>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.</p><p>The bill also repeals the 1948 act authorizing the United States to join the WHO.</p>
Main provisions of the bill
Potential effects on citizens and communities
The U.S. would no longer participate in or fund the WHO. Global health coordination would occur through other channels. International health policy influence would shift away from WHO framework.
Primary Policy Area
Related Subjects
Jurisdiction Level
federal
Congressional Session
119th Congress
Citation Reference
54, 119th Congress (2025). "WHO Withdrawal Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-54