S 92 119th Congress Senate In Committee

Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics Act

Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S140) · Jan 14, 2025

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Legislative Summary

Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics Act This bill prohibits the United States from becoming a party to a World Health Organization (WHO) agreement related to strengthening pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response except pursuant to a treaty made under Article II, Section 2, clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution (which requires that two-thirds of Senators present concur with the treaty). The bill also prohibits federal funding for WHO beginning on the effective date of such an agreement and ending on the date when the Senate ratifies the agreement.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
Independent · WY
Cosponsors (15)
Sen. CramerSen. MarshallSen. ScottSen. RickettsSen. PaulSen. DainesSen. WickerSen. HoevenSen. CrapoSen. Risch+5 more

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