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This bill aims to require that any international pandemic-related agreement developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) through its Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) must be treated as a treaty and receive two-thirds approval from the U.S. Senate before implementation. The bill provides extensive context about previous U.S. interactions with WHO, including President Trump's 2020 criticism of the organization's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent withdrawal attempts, and President Biden's reinstatement of U.S. participation. The legislation reflects congressional skepticism about WHO's independence, particularly concerning potential influence from China, and mandates that any pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response agreement must undergo rigorous Senate review. Additionally, the bill includes a policy statement supporting Taiwan's full participation in the World Health Organization. The rationale behind the bill is to ensure that significant international health agreements receive thorough scrutiny and cannot be implemented without substantial legislative consent, reflecting concerns about the potential broad scope and potential impact of such international instruments on U.S. national interests and domestic laws.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/4207/all-info