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Thomas Tiffany (R-WI)

No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act

H.R. 4207 · House bill International Affairs

A Republican bill with 12 Republican cosponsors · See all 12 cosponsors

Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act," aims to change how the United States handles international health agreements. It requires that any convention, agreement, or international instrument regarding pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response reached by the World Health Assembly be treated as a treaty. Because these would be deemed treaties, they would require the advice and consent of the Senate, specifically needing a two-thirds majority for approval. The bill responds to concerns regarding the management of the COVID-19 pandemic by the World Health Organization.

Yes

  • Scored +3

    Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?

    Requiring Senate ratification provides greater transparency and legislative oversight regarding international health commitments.

The opposite

  • Scored -2

    Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?

    The requirement for a two-thirds Senate majority may hinder the timely adoption of international pandemic response protocols.

  • Scored -2

    Does this give the federal government more power?

    The bill seeks to increase Senate oversight over international health agreements, potentially limiting executive power in global health diplomacy.