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No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act

7/25/2025, 6:20 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4207

The bill, designated as H.R. 4207 in the 119th Congress and introduced on June 26, 2025, aims to mandate Senate ratification for any convention, agreement, or international instrument related to pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response that is agreed upon by the World Health Assembly.

Current Status of Bill HR 4207

Bill HR 4207 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 26, 2025. Bill HR 4207 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 26, 2025.  Bill HR 4207's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of June 26, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4207

Total Number of Sponsors
8
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
8
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
10
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4207

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4207

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.
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

Ford Porter profile image

Ford Porter

394

4 months ago

Not sure about this bill, but it seems like it could cause some issues.

Carter McCall profile image

Carter McCall

468

5 months ago

Why Senate ratification necessary for it? The big picture is the potential impact of this bill on international cooperation and response to pandemics.

Harmoni McMahon profile image

Harmoni McMahon

483

4 months ago

This bill is so sad. It's gonna make things worse for us. I hope it doesn't mess things up too much.