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Ending the Pandemic: Global Access to COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments

This U.S. Congress resolution urges the government to take steps to end the global COVID-19 pandemic. It focuses on increasing the production and access to vaccines, tests, and treatments, especially in developing countries, which directly impacts the health and economic security of U.S. citizens by combating the virus globally.
Key points
Support for waiving intellectual property barriers for COVID-19 vaccines and treatments to enable global production.
Requirement for companies that received public funding to share vaccine production technology.
Plan to boost global vaccine manufacturing to ensure availability for all countries and accelerate the end of the pandemic.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HCONRES_60
Sponsor: Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9]
Process start date: 2021-11-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of Congress that the United States Government must take steps to end the pandemic now.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HCONRES_60.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-11-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Support for waiving intellectual property barriers for COVID-19 vaccines and treatments to enable global production.
  • Requirement for companies that received public funding to share vaccine production technology.
  • Plan to boost global vaccine manufacturing to ensure availability for all countries and accelerate the end of the pandemic.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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