Summary: HR 5867, introduced by Representatives Cortvriend, Donovan, Fogarty, McGaw, and Kislak on February 28, has been referred to the House Health & Human Services Committee. The bill urges the state's federal delegation to take immediate action to reverse several health and safety policies enacted under the Trump administration that have negatively impacted both domestic and global health initiatives. It highlights significant actions such as the withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Paris Climate Agreement, cuts to foreign aid programs, and the freezing of federal grants that jeopardize Medicaid. These measures have led to disruptions in health services, halted biomedical research, and adversely affected vulnerable populations, particularly in areas of women's health and HIV prevention.

The bill calls for specific actions, including rejoining the WHO, restoring foreign aid funding, and reinstating the publication of the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) to ensure transparency in public health reporting. It emphasizes the need for bipartisan support to restore the U.S. as a leader in global health and human rights, advocating for the protection of health and safety for both Americans and those reliant on U.S. assistance. The bill concludes by directing the Secretary of State to transmit certified copies to the relevant federal representatives, reinforcing the urgency of these actions.