WHO Withdrawal Act

H.R. 54, the WHO Withdrawal Act, proposes to require the President to immediately withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). If enacted, the bill would also prohibit the use of any federal funds to support U.S. participation in the WHO and would repeal the 1948 legislation that originally authorized the United States to join the organization.

For everyday citizens, this would mean the United States would no longer be a member of the international health organization that coordinates global disease surveillance, emergency response, and health initiatives. The practical impacts could include changes to how the U.S. participates in international disease monitoring and pandemic response efforts, as well as potential shifts in how America engages with other nations on health-related matters.

The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process, having been introduced in the House in January 2025. It has been referred to committee and has not yet been voted on by the full chamber, so it would need to pass both the House and Senate and receive presidential approval to become law.