WHO is Accountable Act

# WHO is Accountable Act Summary **What the bill would do:** The WHO is Accountable Act would block the U.S. government from spending federal money on World Health Organization membership fees or contributions. This funding freeze would remain in place until the State Department certifies that the WHO meets four specific conditions: adopting reforms to prevent politicization of humanitarian aid, demonstrating independence from Chinese Communist Party control and ending any COVID-19 cover-up involvement, granting observer status to Taiwan, and stopping work on climate change, abortion access, and gender identity issues. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily affects the U.S.

government's relationship with the WHO and, indirectly, the WHO's operations (since the U.S. is a major financial contributor). It could also impact global health initiatives and humanitarian programs that rely on WHO coordination, as well as countries that depend on WHO services and assistance. **Current status:** HR 600 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Republican Representative Jodey Arrington of Texas and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.