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S.RES.653: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that a United States withdrawal from the World Health Organization undermines United States global health leadership and the international COVID-19 response.
About This Bill
- Introduced July 21, 2020
- Latest Major Action July 21, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
28 (27 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - July 21, 2020
Bill Summary
This resolution expresses disapproval of the withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). The resolution emphasizes the importance of U.S. membership to ensure the implementation of reforms necessary for the WHO to respond to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) crisis and future crises.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| July 21, 2020 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4355-4356; text: CR S4355)
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| July 21, 2020 |
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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| July 21, 2020 |
Introduced in the Senate by Benjamin L. Cardin (D-Md.) |