S. 619 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023
S. 619 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) became law — introduced on Mar 1, 2023, sponsored by Josh Hawley with 4 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 1, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 118-2
What it does
COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023 This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to declassify all information relating to potential links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the origin of COVID-19. The ODNI must submit to Congress an unclassified report with all such information with redactions only as necessary to protect sources and methods.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Josh Hawley (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 4 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 1, 2023
- Passed the SenateMar 1, 2023
- Passed the HouseMar 10, 2023
- Sent to the PresidentMar 16, 2023
- Became lawMar 20, 2023
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 118-2. (Mar 20, 2023)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Mar 10, 2023 · Passed419–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- COVID-19 Origin ActHouse · Mar 10, 2023
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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