H.R. 79 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
WHO Withdrawal Act
H.R. 79 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Jan 9, 2023, sponsored by Andy Biggs with 60 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jan 9, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 60
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Andy Biggs (R-AZ). Co-sponsors: 60 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 9, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. (Jan 9, 2023)
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Committees
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