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COVID–19 Origin Act of 2023
12/20/2023, 4:00 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1376
The COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 1376, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at investigating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill seeks to establish a bipartisan, independent commission to investigate and report on the origins of the virus, including the possibility of a lab leak.
The commission would be composed of experts in virology, epidemiology, and other relevant fields, and would have the authority to subpoena witnesses and documents. The goal of the commission is to provide a comprehensive and transparent report on the origins of the virus, in order to better understand how the pandemic started and prevent future outbreaks.
The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of understanding the origins of the pandemic. Proponents of the bill argue that a thorough investigation is necessary to prevent future pandemics and hold accountable those responsible for the spread of the virus. Overall, the COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023 aims to provide a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to better understand how the virus started and prevent future outbreaks.
The commission would be composed of experts in virology, epidemiology, and other relevant fields, and would have the authority to subpoena witnesses and documents. The goal of the commission is to provide a comprehensive and transparent report on the origins of the virus, in order to better understand how the pandemic started and prevent future outbreaks.
The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of understanding the origins of the pandemic. Proponents of the bill argue that a thorough investigation is necessary to prevent future pandemics and hold accountable those responsible for the spread of the virus. Overall, the COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023 aims to provide a comprehensive and transparent investigation into the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic, in order to better understand how the virus started and prevent future outbreaks.
Congressional Summary of HR 1376
COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023
This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to declassify all information relating to potential links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the origin of COVID-19. The ODNI must submit to Congress an unclassified report with all such information with redactions only as necessary to protect sources and methods.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1376
Bill HR 1376 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 3, 2023. Bill HR 1376 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 3, 2023. Bill HR 1376's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 20. as of March 30, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1376
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
26Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
26Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1376
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityPotential Impact Areas
- Asia
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- China
- Congressional oversight
- Director of National Intelligence
- Government studies and investigations
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1376
COVID–19 Origin Act of 2023
COVID–19 Origin Act of 2023
COVID–19 Origin Act of 2023
To require the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information relating to the origin of COVID-19, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1376
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