Contact Congress about H.R. 401: No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization Act

The U.S. government could no longer send money to the World Health Organization. The ban would cover both membership dues and extra program funding, with no listed exceptions or phase-in period.

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No Taxpayer Funding for the World Health Organization Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Latest action on H.R. 401: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects federal agencies that send money to the World Health Organization and WHO programs that use U.S.-linked funding. It could also affect U.S. participation in international health work, depending on what other programs or agreements remain in place.

Why this matters: The bill matters because it would remove U.S. money from a major global health organization without setting up a replacement system. The WHO works on disease tracking, health guidance, and emergency response. Ending U.S. funding could change how those efforts are planned and funded, but the bill does not explain the exact results.

Key provisions in H.R. 401

• The U.S. government could not pay required membership dues to the World Health Organization.
• The U.S. government could not give extra or optional money to the World Health Organization for specific programs.
• The ban would override other U.S. laws that might otherwise allow or require payments to the WHO.
• The ban would start the day the bill becomes law. There is no waiting period or gradual rollout.
• The bill does not list any exceptions, waivers, or backup ways to fund WHO-related work.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 401

You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.

Questions people ask about H.R. 401

What is H.R. 401?

The U.S. government could no longer send money to the World Health Organization. The ban would cover both membership dues and extra program funding, with no listed exceptions or phase-in period.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 401?

Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.

Who should I contact about H.R. 401?

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Can Modern Action explain H.R. 401 before I act?

Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.