EBOLA Act
Latest action (10 Sep 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 10345, titled the "Epidemic Barrier and Outbreak Leadership Act" or "EBOLA Act," would require the United States to rejoin the World Health Organization (WHO) within 30 days of the bill's enactment. The bill directs the President, working with the Secretary of State, to take the necessary steps to restore U.S. membership and to immediately collaborate with the WHO on responding to an Ebola outbreak in Central and Eastern Africa. It also authorizes appropriations of unspecified amounts to cover assessed contributions needed to restore membership and to fund U.S. support—through voluntary contributions and programmatic assistance—for WHO and United Nations efforts to contain the outbreak.
The bill responds to the U.S. withdrawal from the WHO, which was initiated in January 2025 and completed in January 2026. It would affect the executive branch, particularly the President and State Department, by imposing a specific deadline and directive regarding WHO membership, and it would affect federal spending by authorizing new appropriations. More broadly, it could affect U.S. participation in international disease surveillance and outbreak response.
The bill was introduced on September 10, 2026, by Rep. Kweisi Mfume and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, votes in the House and Senate, and the President's signature before becoming law.
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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 10, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10345 do?
- H.R. 10345, titled the "Epidemic Barrier and Outbreak Leadership Act" or "EBOLA Act," would require the United States to rejoin the World Health Organization (WHO) within 30 days of the bill's enactment. The bill directs the President, working with the Secretary of State, to take the necessary steps to restore U.S. membership and to immediately collaborate with the WHO on responding to an Ebola outbreak in Central and Eastern Africa. It also authorizes appropriations of unspecified amounts to cover assessed contributions needed to restore membership and to fund U.S. support—through voluntary contributions and programmatic assistance—for WHO and United Nations efforts to contain the outbreak. The bill responds to the U.S. withdrawal from the WHO, which was initiated in January 2025 and completed in January 2026. It would affect the executive branch, particularly the President and State Department, by imposing a specific deadline and directive regarding WHO membership, and it would affect federal spending by authorizing new appropriations. More broadly, it could affect U.S. participation in international disease surveillance and outbreak response. The bill was introduced on September 10, 2026, by Rep. Kweisi Mfume and referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, votes in the House and Senate, and the President's signature before becoming law.
- Has H.R. 10345 become law?
- Not yet. As of 10 Sep 2026, H.R. 10345 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10345?
- H.R. 10345 was sponsored by Rep. Kweisi Mfume [D-MD7] (Democrat-MD), with 17 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10345?
- Introduced (10 Sep 2026).
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