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Introduced
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This Assembly resolution respectfully urges the President of the United States to withdraw the United States from, and to cease making monetary contributions to, the World Health Organization (WHO). The WHO is the United Nations agency tasked with developing, promoting, and implementing global health policy, and was responsible for directing the international response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. It is the sentiment of the General Assembly that the WHO's failures in its pandemic response, including a slow and inadequate initial reaction to the emergence of the disease, the issuance of inconsistent and erroneous guidance that may have exacerbated the spread of COVID-19, and its unjustifiable deference to the Chinese government, particularly with regard to the WHO's investigation into the origins of the virus, as well as concerns as to the potential breadth of its authority to reach into every aspect of life across the globe, merit withdrawing the United States from the organization.
AI Summary
This resolution urges the President of the United States to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), a United Nations agency responsible for global health policy and pandemic response. The resolution criticizes the WHO's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, citing several specific concerns, including a delayed response to identifying the virus as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, inconsistent guidance about facial coverings, a slow and limited investigation into the virus's origins in Wuhan, China, and alleged undue influence from the Chinese government. The resolution also raises broader concerns about the WHO's potential authority, suggesting the organization might overreach by declaring pandemics based on issues like climate change or racism. Additionally, the resolution implies that the WHO's perceived failures during the COVID-19 pandemic, including slow initial reactions and potentially erroneous guidance, warrant the United States withdrawing its membership and financial support. If passed, the resolution would direct the Clerk of the General Assembly to transmit the resolution to the President of the United States.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Bob Auth (R)*,
Dawn Fantasia (R),
Vicky Flynn (R),
Paul Kanitra (R),
Erik Peterson (R),
Gerry Scharfenberger (R),
Claire Swift (R),
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Health Committee (on 01/09/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/AR29 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AR/29_I1.HTM |
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