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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need to conduct a comprehensive investigation to determine the origins of COVID-19, and for other purposes.

12/31/2022, 4:57 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 462

Bill 117 H.Res. 462, titled "Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need to conduct a comprehensive investigation to determine the origins of COVID-19, and for other purposes," was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of urging for a thorough investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The bill emphasizes the importance of understanding how the virus originated in order to prevent future pandemics and to hold accountable any individuals or entities responsible for its spread. It calls for a comprehensive investigation that includes cooperation with international partners and the World Health Organization.

The bill also highlights the need for transparency and access to information in order to fully understand the origins of the virus. It stresses the importance of scientific research and data analysis in determining the source of the pandemic. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 462 seeks to address the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the origins of COVID-19 and to ensure that steps are taken to prevent similar global health crises in the future.

Congressional Summary of HRES 462

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the World Health Organization must immediately conduct a comprehensive investigation of the origins of COVID-19 with access to all relevant records, samples, and personnel in China. It also states that the U.S. delegation to the World Health Assembly should work with allies and partners to ensure that the assembly authorizes such an investigation.

Current Status of Bill HRES 462

Bill HRES 462 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 4, 2021. Bill HRES 462 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 4, 2021.  Bill HRES 462's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Asia, the Pacific, Central Asia and Nonproliferation. as of August 4, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 462

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 462

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Animal and plant health
- Asia
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- China
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Government studies and investigations
- Health information and medical records
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- International organizations and cooperation
- Medical research
- Veterinary medicine and animal diseases
- World health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 462

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need to conduct a comprehensive investigation to determine the origins of COVID-19, and for other purposes.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the need to conduct a comprehensive investigation to determine the origins of COVID-19, and for other purposes.

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