No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act

Hozzl · 2024-10-16T15:01:03Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1425 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.

10/16/2024, 3:01 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1425

Bill 118 hr 1425, also known as the No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to prevent the United States from entering into any pandemic preparedness treaty with the World Health Organization (WHO) without the approval of the Senate.

The bill highlights the importance of ensuring that any international agreements related to pandemic preparedness are thoroughly reviewed and approved by the Senate, as outlined in the US Constitution. It seeks to uphold the principle of checks and balances within the US government by requiring Senate approval for such treaties.

Proponents of the bill argue that it is necessary to safeguard US sovereignty and ensure that decisions related to pandemic preparedness are made in a transparent and accountable manner. They believe that Senate approval is essential to ensure that the interests of the American people are adequately represented in any international agreements. Opponents of the bill may argue that it could potentially hinder the US government's ability to respond quickly and effectively to global health crises. They may also raise concerns about the potential for political gridlock and delays in the approval process for pandemic preparedness treaties. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1425 raises important questions about the role of the Senate in approving international agreements related to public health and pandemic preparedness. It will be interesting to see how this legislation progresses through the US Congress and what impact it may have on future US engagement with the WHO and other international organizations.

Congressional Summary of HR 1425

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 HR 1425

Bill HR 1425 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 7, 2023. Bill HR 1425 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 7, 2023. Bill HR 1425's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of September 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1425

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

118

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

118

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1425

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

AsiaChinaCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth promotion and preventive careInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternational law and treatiesInternational organizations and cooperationSenateWorld health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1425

No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval ActNo WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval ActNo WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval ActNo WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval ActNo WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval ActTo 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.

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