Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics Act

2/11/2025, 5:53 AM

Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics Act

This bill prohibits the United States from becoming a party to a World Health Organization (WHO) agreement related to strengthening pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response except pursuant to a treaty made under Article II, Section 2, clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution (which requires that two-thirds of Senators present concur with the treaty).

The bill also prohibits federal funding for WHO beginning on the effective date of such an agreement and ending on the date when the Senate ratifies the agreement.

Bill 119 s 92 is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to require Senate approval before the United States can enter into any obligations under a pandemic agreement with the World Health Organization (WHO). The bill also seeks to suspend funding for the WHO until such an agreement is ratified by the Senate.

If passed, this bill would give the Senate the authority to review and approve any pandemic agreements that the US government wishes to enter into with the WHO. This would ensure that the Senate has a say in any commitments made by the US in relation to global health crises.

Additionally, the bill would halt funding for the WHO until the Senate has ratified the pandemic agreement. This would put pressure on the WHO to work with the Senate and ensure that any agreements are in line with US interests and priorities. Overall, Bill 119 s 92 aims to increase transparency and accountability in US involvement with the WHO and ensure that the Senate has a voice in decisions related to global health emergencies.
Congress
119
Number
S - 92
Introduced on
2025-01-14
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/14/2025
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics Act

This bill prohibits the United States from becoming a party to a World Health Organization (WHO) agreement related to strengthening pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response except pursuant to a treaty made under Article II, Section 2, clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution (which requires that two-thirds of Senators present concur with the treaty).

The bill also prohibits federal funding for WHO beginning on the effective date of such an agreement and ending on the date when the Senate ratifies the agreement.

Bill 119 s 92 is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to require Senate approval before the United States can enter into any obligations under a pandemic agreement with the World Health Organization (WHO). The bill also seeks to suspend funding for the WHO until such an agreement is ratified by the Senate.

If passed, this bill would give the Senate the authority to review and approve any pandemic agreements that the US government wishes to enter into with the WHO. This would ensure that the Senate has a say in any commitments made by the US in relation to global health crises.

Additionally, the bill would halt funding for the WHO until the Senate has ratified the pandemic agreement. This would put pressure on the WHO to work with the Senate and ensure that any agreements are in line with US interests and priorities. Overall, Bill 119 s 92 aims to increase transparency and accountability in US involvement with the WHO and ensure that the Senate has a voice in decisions related to global health emergencies.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA 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.

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/28/2025

Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics Act

This bill prohibits the United States from becoming a party to a World Health Organization (WHO) agreement related to strengthening pandemic prevention, preparedness, an...

Latest Action1/14/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S140)