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S. 444 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024

No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act

S. 444 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Feb 15, 2023, sponsored by Ron Johnson with 48 co-sponsors.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Feb 15, 2023
Co-sponsors
48
Policy area
International Affairs

What it does

No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act This bill establishes that any convention or agreement on pandemic-related issues reached by the World Health Assembly (WHA) pursuant to a specified negotiating body shall be deemed to be a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Ron Johnson (R-WI). Co-sponsors: 48 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 15, 2023
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Passed the House—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Feb 15, 2023)

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