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US S4937

US S4937
Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics Act


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Introduced
08/01/2024
In Committee
08/01/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to require Senate approval before the United States assumes any obligation under a WHO pandemic agreement and to suspend funding for the WHO until such agreement is ratified by the Senate.

AI Summary

This bill, the Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics Act, requires Senate approval before the United States can become a party to any international agreement under the World Health Organization (WHO) related to pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. It also suspends U.S. funding for the WHO until such an agreement is ratified by the Senate. The intent is to ensure that the U.S. does not take on any international obligations regarding pandemics without the approval of the Senate, which has the power to ratify treaties under the U.S. Constitution.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 08/01/2024)

Bill Topics

Health
  • ‐ Communicable Diseases
International Affairs and Foreign Aid
  • ‐ International Law and Agreements
  • ‐ International Organizations

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/4937/all-info 08/02/2024
BillText https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s4937/BILLS-118s4937is.pdf 09/05/2024
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