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EBOLA Act

USA119th CongressHR-10345| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2026
Kweisi Mfume

Kweisi Mfume

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (15)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Epidemic Barrier and Outbreak Leadership Act," or EBOLA Act , mandates the United States' re-engagement with the World Health Organization. This legislative action stems from findings that infectious diseases pose significant threats, highlighted by the 2026 Ebola outbreak in Central and Eastern Africa, and acknowledges the WHO's crucial role in global health despite past reforms needed. The bill specifically requires the President, in coordination with the Secretary of State, to take all necessary steps for the United States to rejoin the World Health Organization within 30 days of the Act's enactment. Furthermore, it compels immediate collaboration with the WHO to address the ongoing Ebola Disease outbreak, aiming to prevent its global transmission. To facilitate these actions, the Act authorizes appropriations for necessary sums. These funds are intended to cover assessed contributions and other financial obligations required to restore U.S. membership, as well as to support the WHO's and other UN entities' response efforts to the Ebola epidemic through voluntary contributions and programmatic support.
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Timeline
Jun 24, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4929
Introduced in Senate
Sep 10, 2026
Introduced in House
Sep 10, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • June 24, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4929
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 10, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • September 10, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

EBOLA Act

USA119th CongressHR-10345| House 
| Updated: 9/10/2026
The "Epidemic Barrier and Outbreak Leadership Act," or EBOLA Act , mandates the United States' re-engagement with the World Health Organization. This legislative action stems from findings that infectious diseases pose significant threats, highlighted by the 2026 Ebola outbreak in Central and Eastern Africa, and acknowledges the WHO's crucial role in global health despite past reforms needed. The bill specifically requires the President, in coordination with the Secretary of State, to take all necessary steps for the United States to rejoin the World Health Organization within 30 days of the Act's enactment. Furthermore, it compels immediate collaboration with the WHO to address the ongoing Ebola Disease outbreak, aiming to prevent its global transmission. To facilitate these actions, the Act authorizes appropriations for necessary sums. These funds are intended to cover assessed contributions and other financial obligations required to restore U.S. membership, as well as to support the WHO's and other UN entities' response efforts to the Ebola epidemic through voluntary contributions and programmatic support.
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Timeline
Jun 24, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4929
Introduced in Senate
Sep 10, 2026
Introduced in House
Sep 10, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  • June 24, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4929
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 10, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • September 10, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Kweisi Mfume

Kweisi Mfume

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (15)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Johnny Olszewski (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Foreign Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted