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Introduced
06/09/2021
06/09/2021
In Committee
06/09/2021
06/09/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL 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.
AI Summary
This bill, the Li Wenliang Global Public Health Accountability Act of 2021, authorizes the President to impose sanctions on foreign government officials or their associates who are responsible for deliberately concealing or distorting information about public health emergencies of international concern, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. The sanctions include barring entry to the United States and blocking any property and interests in property of the targeted individuals within U.S. jurisdiction. The bill also requires the President to report to Congress on sanctions imposed and provide justification for terminating sanctions. The goal is to hold foreign actors accountable for hindering the global response to public health crises.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (7)
Tom Cotton (R)*,
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Steve Daines (R),
Bill Hagerty (R),
James Lankford (R),
Rick Scott (R),
Thom Tillis (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 06/09/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/1987/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1987/BILLS-117s1987is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s1987/BILLS-117s1987is.pdf.pdf |
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