The EBOLA Act requires the United States to rejoin the World Health Organization within 30 days of the bill's enactment and to immediately collaborate with the organization to respond to an ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central and Eastern Africa. The bill was introduced in response to the Trump administration's withdrawal from the WHO, which was completed in January 2026, and seeks to reverse that decision amid concerns that the current Ebola outbreak could grow larger than the devastating 2014-2016 West African epidemic that killed over 11,000 people. The legislation authorizes whatever funding is necessary to pay U.S. membership fees and financial obligations to the WHO, as well as to support the organization's response efforts to prevent the virus from spreading globally to the United States. The bill reflects Congress's view that participation in the WHO is essential for monitoring disease outbreaks, coordinating with international partners, and protecting American public health and national security.
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