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Of inquiry directing the President to provide certain documents in the President's possession to the House of Representatives relating to the oversight of the Wuhan Institute of Virology laboratory by the Director of the National Institutes of Health.
4/17/2024, 11:45 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 1267
Bill 117 H.Res. 1267, also known as the "Of Inquiry Directing the President to Provide Certain Documents in the President's Possession to the House of Representatives Relating to the Oversight of the Wuhan Institute of Virology Laboratory by the Director of the National Institutes of Health," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress.
The purpose of this resolution is to request that the President provide certain documents in his possession to the House of Representatives. These documents are related to the oversight of the Wuhan Institute of Virology laboratory by the Director of the National Institutes of Health.
The resolution aims to gather information and documents that may shed light on the activities and oversight of the Wuhan Institute of Virology, particularly in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. By requesting these documents, the House of Representatives seeks to ensure transparency and accountability in the handling of public health matters. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1267 is a measure aimed at promoting transparency and oversight in the government's response to public health crises, particularly in relation to the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The purpose of this resolution is to request that the President provide certain documents in his possession to the House of Representatives. These documents are related to the oversight of the Wuhan Institute of Virology laboratory by the Director of the National Institutes of Health.
The resolution aims to gather information and documents that may shed light on the activities and oversight of the Wuhan Institute of Virology, particularly in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. By requesting these documents, the House of Representatives seeks to ensure transparency and accountability in the handling of public health matters. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 1267 is a measure aimed at promoting transparency and oversight in the government's response to public health crises, particularly in relation to the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Congressional Summary of HRES 1267
This resolution directs the President to provide, within 14 days, certain information and documents that refer or relate to oversight of the Wuhan Institute of Virology laboratory by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This includes matters concerning (1) the NIH's determination that the laboratory's research was not anticipated to confer an attribute on a pathogen to enhance its pathogenicity or transmissibility (i.e., gain-of-function research), and (2) the laboratory's standard operating procedures for working with novel coronaviruses.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1267
Bill HRES 1267 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 26, 2022. Bill HRES 1267 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 26, 2022. Bill HRES 1267's most recent activity was Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 143. as of September 30, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1267
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1267
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Asia
- China
- Congressional oversight
- Government information and archives
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1267
Of inquiry directing the President to provide certain documents in the President's possession to the House of Representatives relating to the oversight of the Wuhan Institute of Virology laboratory by the Director of the National Institutes of Health.
Of inquiry directing the President to provide certain documents in the President's possession to the House of Representatives relating to the oversight of the Wuhan Institute of Virology laboratory by the Director of the National Institutes of Health.
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