COVID–19 Origin Act of 2023

COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023

This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to declassify all information relating to potential links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the origin of COVID-19. The ODNI must submit to Congress an unclassified report with all such information with redactions only as necessary to protect sources and methods.

The COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 1376, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at investigating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill seeks to establish a bipartisan, independent commission to investigate and report on the origins of the virus, including the possibility of a lab leak.

The commission would be composed of experts in virology, epidemiology, and other relevant fields, and would have the authority to subpoena witnesses and documents. The goal of the commission is to provide a comprehensive and transparent report on the origins of the virus, in order to better understand how the pandemic started and prevent future outbreaks.

The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of understanding the origins of the pandemic. Proponents of the bill argue that a thorough investigation is necessary to prevent future pandemics and hold accountable those responsible for the spread of the virus. Overall, the COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023 aims to provide a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to better understand how the virus started and prevent future outbreaks.