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Declassification of COVID-19 Origin Information

This act requires the Director of National Intelligence to publicly declassify information regarding potential links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the origin of COVID-19. This aims to help understand how the pandemic began, which is crucial for preventing similar threats in the future. Citizens will gain access to previously classified data, increasing government transparency.
Key points
Mandates declassification of information on coronavirus research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology prior to the pandemic.
Requires disclosure of data on researchers at the Institute who fell ill in autumn 2019, including their symptoms and roles.
Increases public access to information about the origin of the COVID-19 pandemic, potentially influencing future health strategies.
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Print number: 117_S_1867
Sponsor: Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO]
Process start date: 2021-05-26
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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_1867.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandates declassification of information on coronavirus research at the Wuhan Institute of Virology prior to the pandemic.
  • Requires disclosure of data on researchers at the Institute who fell ill in autumn 2019, including their symptoms and roles.
  • Increases public access to information about the origin of the COVID-19 pandemic, potentially influencing future health strategies.
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 the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3488-3489; text: CR S3488-3489)

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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