No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization Act

# No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization Act (HR 401) **What the bill would do:** This legislation would stop the U.S. government from sending money to the World Health Organization (WHO), both through mandatory assessed contributions and voluntary funding. Currently, the U.S. is the WHO's largest single financial contributor, providing hundreds of millions of dollars annually to support global health initiatives like disease surveillance, vaccination programs, and pandemic response. **Who it affects:** The primary impact would be on the WHO's operations and budget, potentially affecting global health programs in developing countries. U.S.

citizens and taxpayers would no longer fund these contributions. Healthcare organizations, public health officials, and international health workers relying on WHO coordination would also be affected. **Current status:** The bill is currently in committee and has not advanced to a floor vote. It was introduced by Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) in the 119th Congress. For the bill to become law, it would need to pass through committee, receive approval from the full House, pass the Senate, and be signed by the President.