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Introduced
07/23/2020
07/23/2020
In Committee
07/23/2020
07/23/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To authorize the imposition of sanctions with respect to the deliberate concealment or distortion of information about public health emergencies of international concern, and for other purposes. This bill authorizes the President to impose property- and visa-blocking sanctions on foreign individuals and entities involved in deliberate acts to conceal or distort information about a public health emergency of international concern, including COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019). Specifically, the President may impose sanctions on (1) a government official (or a senior associate of such an official) who is responsible for or complicit in deliberate acts to conceal or distort information about an international public health emergency, or who financially benefits from such acts; or (2) a foreign person or entity that has materially assisted or supported such acts.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the President to impose property-blocking and visa-denial sanctions on foreign government officials or their associates, as well as foreign individuals or entities, who are responsible for or complicit in deliberately concealing or distorting information about public health emergencies of international concern, including COVID-19. The bill aims to hold accountable those who have hindered the global response to the pandemic through the deliberate suppression of critical public health information.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 07/23/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/7733/all-info | 07/24/2020 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7733/BILLS-116hr7733ih.pdf | 08/16/2020 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr7733/BILLS-116hr7733ih.pdf.pdf | 08/16/2020 |
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