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WHO Withdrawal Act

January 3, 2025

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Where This Stands

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Last action
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.Jan 3, 2025
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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this legislation would end United States membership in the World Health Organization and terminate all federal financial contributions to the agency.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

World Health Organization

The organization would lose United States membership and associated funding if the bill is enacted.

United States Federal Government

The government would cease participation in and financial support for the World Health Organization.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill proposes that the United States formally withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO). It has been introduced in the House of Representatives and is currently under review by the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Why It Matters

If passed, this legislation would end United States membership in the World Health Organization and terminate all federal financial contributions to the agency.

Key Facts

  • The bill proposes the withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization.
  • The bill has been formally introduced as an HR (House of Representatives) bill.
  • The bill is currently referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs for consideration.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill do?
It mandates that the United States withdraw from the World Health Organization.
What is the current status of the bill?
It has been referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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Lobbying Activity

60 Plus Association

2026

TAXATION/INTERNAL REVENUE CODEENVIRONMENT/SUPERFUNDCOPYRIGHT/PATENT/TRADEMARKHEALTH ISSUES

Signed a coalition letter opposing any efforts to raise the corporate tax rate above the 21% level set in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA). Signed a coalition in support of the Family Business Legacy Act, H.R. 6329. This legislation creates parity in the tax code between the estate and gift taxes by allowing an estate tax deduction for contributions to 501(c)(4), (c)(5), and (c)(6) organizations. Signed a coalition letter urging opposition to proposals that would raise taxes on carried interest investment income.The letter is urging Congress to reject the misnamed Carried Interest Fairness Act, legislation recently reintroduced by Senators Tammy Baldwin, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and other progressive members of Congress. This legislation that would increase the tax rate on carried interest investment by 70%, from 23.8% to 40.8%. Signed a coalition letter in support of H.R.574 - ALIGN Act and highlight the 100% bonus depreciation provision's importance as the tax cut reauthorization efforts continue. Signed a coalition to support of repealing IRA's green new deal subsidies in reconciliation to pay for tax cuts. Signed a coalition letter regarding digital services taxes (DST) in an effort to stop Canadas imposition of a discriminatory digital services tax (DST) on U.S. firms and your efforts to include restrictions on the imposition of DSTs and other unfair digital policies in recently announced trade agreements-providing a model for future trade negotiations. Signed a coalition letter urging the President to index capital gains for inflation.

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Connected Entities

organizationHouse Committee on Foreign AffairsThe committee currently reviewing the bill.Map →
organizationWorld Health OrganizationThe international agency that is the subject of the proposed withdrawal.Map →

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  • Controversy80
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