No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 4343 No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on International Affairs. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 3:04 AM

Congressional Summary of S 4343

No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act

This bill establishes that any convention or agreement on pandemic-related issues reached by the World Health Assembly (WHA) pursuant to a specified negotiating body shall be deemed to be a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate.

Specifically, this bill applies to any international instrument negotiated by the intergovernmental negotiating body established by the WHA in December 2021 to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response.

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Current Status of Bill S 4343

Bill S 4343 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 26, 2022. Bill S 4343 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 26, 2022. Bill S 4343's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of May 26, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4343

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4343

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Asia

- China

- Congressional oversight

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Health promotion and preventive care

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- International law and treaties

- International organizations and cooperation

- Senate

- World health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4343

No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act

A bill to require any convention, agreement, or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response reached by the World Health Assembly to be subject to Senate ratification.