0
0

No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 1425

Bill HR 1425 is currently in the status of Introduced to Senate since September 17, 2024. 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
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
118
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
118
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1425

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 HR 1425

No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act
No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act
No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act
No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act
No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act
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.

Comments

Walter Reilly profile image

Walter Reilly

659

1 year ago

Not sure what this is all about, but sounds like a mess.

Kyson Carver profile image

Kyson Carver

661

1 year ago

I'm not sure how this bill will impact us, but I think it's important for the Senate to have a say in these decisions. It seems like a big deal, so I hope it gets the attention it deserves.

Thomas Pridgen profile image

Thomas Pridgen

696

1 year ago

I'm not sure about this bill, but it sounds like it could be good for us.

Latest Bills

A resolution celebrating the 175th anniversary of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA).
Bill SRES 642March 17, 2026
Tribal Police Department Parity Act
Bill HR 7699March 17, 2026
Transportation Security Administration Pay Act of 2026
Bill S 4073March 17, 2026
Celebrating the 175th anniversary of the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA).
Bill HRES 1074March 17, 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Republic of Cuba that have not been authorized by Congress.
Bill SJRES 124March 17, 2026
Save Our Shrimpers Act
Bill HR 2071March 17, 2026
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States requiring a balanced budget for the Federal Government.
Bill HJRES 139March 17, 2026
BOWOW Act of 2025
Bill HR 4638March 17, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 556) to prohibit the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture from prohibiting the use of lead ammunition or tackle on certain Federal land or water under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of Agriculture, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1958) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to clarify that aliens who have been convicted of defrauding the United States Government or the unlawful receipt of public benefits are inadmissible and deportable; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4638) to amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide that an alien who has been convicted of harming animals used in law enforcement is inadmissible and deportable, and for other purposes; and relating to consideration of motions to suspend the rules.
Bill HRES 1115March 17, 2026
Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2026
Bill HR 1958March 17, 2026
No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act
Bill S 444December 15, 2023
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1398) to establish the CCP Initiative program, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1425) 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; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1516) to establish Department of Homeland Security funding restrictions on institutions of higher education that have a relationship with Confucius Institutes, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7980) to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude vehicles the batteries of which contain materials sourced from prohibited foreign entities from the clean vehicle credit; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9456) to amend the Defense Production Act of 1950 with respect to foreign investments in United States agriculture, and for other purposes; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9494) making continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2025, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 1430October 4, 2024