HJR113 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mack N. ButlerRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

United States Government, urges to disassociate with World Health Organization

Summary

An Alabama House Joint Resolution (HJR113), signed by the legislature, urges the U.S. to end taxpayer funding of the World Health Organization and to oppose international health regulations or treaties that would empower WHO.

What This Bill Does

The resolution states that the WHO should be funded no more by U.S. taxpayers and calls on the President and federal officials to reject any policies or international agreements that would expand WHO authority. It argues these measures could threaten U.S. sovereignty and freedoms. It frames the issue as a matter of protecting American interests from outside influence.

Who It Affects

• United States taxpayers — the measure seeks to permanently end their funding to the World Health Organization.
• The President and United States Congress — urged to take steps to end funding and oppose expansions of WHO authority through international health regulations or treaties.

Key Provisions

• Cease funding and supporting the World Health Organization (permanently end taxpayer funding).
• Reject or oppose the creation or adoption of international health regulations or treaties (such as a Pandemic Preparedness Treaty) that would expand WHO authority or override U.S. sovereignty.
• Encourage the U.S. government to protect American freedoms against the influence of international entities like the World Health Organization.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions