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WHO Pandemic Treaty Requires US Senate Approval

This legal act requires that any international agreements on pandemic prevention and response, developed by the World Health Organization (WHO), be treated as treaties. This means that for such an agreement to take effect in the United States, it must receive the consent of two-thirds of the senators. This is intended to ensure that citizens, through their representatives in the Senate, have a say in decisions regarding international actions in the event of future pandemics.
Key points
Any future WHO pandemic agreements will require US Senate consent.
The Senate will have the final say on US adherence to international pandemic treaties.
The act aims to increase Congress's influence on health policy related to the WHO.
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Print number: 117_S_4343
Sponsor: Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI]
Process start date: 2022-05-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4343.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Any future WHO pandemic agreements will require US Senate consent.
  • The Senate will have the final say on US adherence to international pandemic treaties.
  • The act aims to increase Congress's influence on health policy related to the WHO.
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. Johnson, Ron [R-WI].

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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