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World Health Organization Pandemic Treaty Implementation Resolution
12/15/2023, 4:04 PM
Summary of Bill SRES 81
The bill emphasizes the importance of global cooperation in addressing and preventing future pandemics. It calls for the United States to work with other countries to strengthen the WHO's ability to respond to health emergencies and to improve coordination and communication between nations during times of crisis.
Additionally, the bill highlights the need for increased funding for global health initiatives and the importance of supporting research and development of vaccines and treatments for infectious diseases. It also stresses the importance of transparency and accountability in the global response to pandemics. Overall, Bill 118 sres 81 aims to promote international collaboration and coordination in addressing global health crises, with the ultimate goal of preventing future pandemics and protecting the health and well-being of people around the world.
Congressional Summary of SRES 81
World Health Organization Pandemic Treaty Implementation Resolution
This resolution prohibits any international agreement that is drafted by the World Health Organization and relates to pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response from legally binding the United States unless the Senate ratifies the agreement as a treaty. The bill also outlines requirements for negotiating and ratifying such an agreement.
The Department of State must (1) consult closely and on a timely basis with the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations while negotiating the agreement, and (2) designate at least two Members of that committee to serve as advisors to the negotiation. The State Department must consult with the advisors immediately before initialing the agreement and keep them fully apprised of the negotiations.
Additionally, the President must submit to the Senate the agreement (and all annexes and related materials) within 60 days of signing it. The President must also certify that the submitted materials constitute the totality of the agreement and that adopting the agreement serves U.S. national interests.
Members may object to the consideration of any legislation that implements the agreement until the President submits it to the Senate for ratification.
