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China COVID-19 Accountability: Strategy to Seek Reimbursement of US Funds

This act directs the U.S. President to develop a strategy to seek reimbursement from China for funds spent by the U.S. government on addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal is to recover taxpayer money used to mitigate the pandemic's impact in the United States.
Key points
The U.S. President must create a plan to seek reimbursement from China for COVID-19 related expenses.
The President will report annually to Congress on the strategy's implementation and progress.
The act states that the U.S. economy was severely affected by China's actions and lack of transparency regarding the pandemic.
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Print number: 118_HR_685
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17]
Process start date: 2023-01-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Chinese Government COVID–19 Accountability Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_685.

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 2023-01-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. President must create a plan to seek reimbursement from China for COVID-19 related expenses.
  • The President will report annually to Congress on the strategy's implementation and progress.
  • The act states that the U.S. economy was severely affected by China's actions and lack of transparency regarding 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. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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