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Act on Accountability for Concealing Public Health Emergency Information

This act allows for sanctions against foreign officials and individuals who deliberately conceal or distort information about international public health emergencies, like COVID-19. Citizens can feel more secure knowing the U.S. government aims for transparency in global health matters, potentially leading to faster responses to future pandemics.
Key points
Potential travel bans to the U.S. for individuals responsible for hiding public health information.
Blocking of assets in the U.S. belonging to those who conceal public health emergency data.
The U.S. President must report to Congress on imposed sanctions and their reasons.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1987
Sponsor: Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR]
Process start date: 2021-06-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Li Wenliang Global Public Health Accountability Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1987.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-06-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Potential travel bans to the U.S. for individuals responsible for hiding public health information.
  • Blocking of assets in the U.S. belonging to those who conceal public health emergency data.
  • The U.S. President must report to Congress on imposed sanctions and their reasons.
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. Cotton, Tom [R-AR].

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.

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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Health Security Courts and Law