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COVID-19 Origin Disclosure: More Transparency for Citizens

This act aims to declassify and release as much information as possible regarding the origin of COVID-19, particularly concerning the Wuhan Institute of Virology. This will provide citizens with access to data that can help understand how the pandemic began, which is crucial for preventing similar threats in the future. Increased transparency is intended to ensure the public is better informed about global health risks.
Key points
The U.S. government must declassify information on potential links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the origin of COVID-19 within 90 days.
Disclosed data will include details on coronavirus research, military collaboration, and information about researchers who fell ill in autumn 2019.
The goal is to use this information to prevent future pandemics and enhance public health security.
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Print number: 117_S_1348
Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
Process start date: 2021-04-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

COVID–19 Origin Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1348.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. government must declassify information on potential links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the origin of COVID-19 within 90 days.
  • Disclosed data will include details on coronavirus research, military collaboration, and information about researchers who fell ill in autumn 2019.
  • The goal is to use this information to prevent future pandemics and enhance public health security.
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 Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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