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No Taxpayer Dollars for Communist China COVID Tests Act

1/25/2024, 8:45 PM

Summary of Bill S 3454

Bill 118 s 3454, also known as the No Taxpayer Dollars for Communist China COVID Tests Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of taxpayer funds for COVID-19 testing that is conducted in laboratories owned or operated by the Chinese government or the Chinese Communist Party.

The bill aims to prevent any taxpayer dollars from being used to support COVID-19 testing in China, as there are concerns about the accuracy and reliability of testing conducted in Chinese laboratories. Supporters of the bill argue that it is important to ensure that taxpayer funds are not inadvertently supporting the Chinese government or Communist Party, especially in light of ongoing tensions between the US and China.

Opponents of the bill argue that it could hinder efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic by limiting access to testing resources. They also raise concerns about the potential impact on diplomatic relations between the US and China. Overall, the No Taxpayer Dollars for Communist China COVID Tests Act is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the use of taxpayer funds and the relationship between the US and China. It will be interesting to see how this bill progresses through Congress and what impact it may have on COVID-19 testing efforts.

Congressional Summary of S 3454

No Taxpayer Dollars for Communist China COVID Tests Act

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds to procure at-home COVID-19 tests that are imported from or manufactured (in whole or in part) in China or that are manufactured by any subsidiary of a Chinese company.

Current Status of Bill S 3454

Bill S 3454 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 7, 2023. Bill S 3454 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 7, 2023.  Bill S 3454's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of December 7, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3454

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
10
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3454

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3454

No Taxpayer Dollars for Communist China COVID Tests Act
No Taxpayer Dollars for Communist China COVID Tests Act
A bill to prohibit the use of Federal funds to purchase at-home tests for SARS-CoV-2 from certain foreign entities.

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