The Rhode Island House of Representatives has introduced a resolution urging the state's federal delegation to take immediate action to reverse several health and safety policies enacted under the Trump administration that are considered detrimental to public health. These policies include the withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Paris Climate Agreement, cuts to foreign aid programs, and the freezing of federal grants essential for Medicaid. The resolution outlines the negative impacts of these actions, such as disruptions to global health responses, delays in biomedical research, and the dismantling of critical health programs, particularly those affecting vulnerable populations, including women and individuals impacted by HIV.

The resolution calls for specific actions, including rejoining the WHO, restoring U.S. foreign aid funding, and reinstating the publication of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) by the CDC. It emphasizes the necessity for bipartisan support to safeguard health, science, and human rights both domestically and internationally. Additionally, the House of Representatives seeks to restore trust in U.S. leadership in global health and urges Congress to collaborate in defending these essential programs and values. The resolution will be transmitted to the relevant federal representatives for their consideration.