A resolution commemorating the life of Dr. Li Wenliang and calling for transparency and cooperation from the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Communist Party of China.

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Congressional Summary of SRES 497

This resolution honors the life and contributions of Li Wenliang, a doctor in Wuhan, China, who passed away after contracting the 2019 novel coronavirus (also known as 2019-nCoV or COVID-19). The resolution expresses gratitude to Li and all Chinese medical personnel and citizens in their efforts to spread awareness of the virus and calls on the government of China to be open and transparent in its response to the outbreak.

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Current Status of Bill SRES 497

Bill SRES 497 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 11, 2020. Bill SRES 497 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the Senate on February 11, 2020. Bill SRES 497's most recent activity was Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1445) as of March 3, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 497

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 497

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Africa

- Asia

- Aviation and airports

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- China

- Congressional tributes

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Health care coverage and access

- Health information and medical records

- Health personnel

- Health programs administration and funding

- Health promotion and preventive care

- Human rights

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- International organizations and cooperation

- Latin America

- Medical research

- Rule of law and government transparency

- Taiwan

- World health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 497

A resolution commemorating the life of Dr. Li Wenliang and calling for transparency and cooperation from the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Communist Party of China.