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Halting WHO Funding Pending Investigation into Chinese Influence

This bill proposes to stop U.S. federal funding to the World Health Organization (WHO). Funds will be withheld until an investigation into the Chinese Communist Party's influence over WHO operations, including the origin of COVID-19, is completed. Citizens might experience indirect effects on international health cooperation and U.S. foreign policy.
Key points
Federal funding to WHO will be prohibited until an investigation is conducted.
The investigation will assess the Chinese Communist Party's influence on WHO, including COVID-19 origins.
Findings of the investigation must be reported to specific congressional committees.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3664
Sponsor: Rep. Santos, George [R-NY-3]
Process start date: 2023-05-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To prohibit the availability of Federal funds to the World Health Organization pending the conduct of an investigation relating to the influence over such organization by Chinese Communist Party, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3664.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal funding to WHO will be prohibited until an investigation is conducted.
  • The investigation will assess the Chinese Communist Party's influence on WHO, including COVID-19 origins.
  • Findings of the investigation must be reported to specific congressional committees.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Santos, George [R-NY-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H2953-2955)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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