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Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 11, 2020International Affairs
S.Res. 497

A resolution commemorating the life of Dr. Li Wenliang and calling for transparency and cooperation from the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Communist Party of China.

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What it doesSummary passed senate (Mar 3, 2020)

This resolution honors the life and contributions of Li Wenliang, a doctor in Wuhan, China, who passed away after contracting the 2019 novel coronavirus (also known as 2019-nCoV or COVID-19). The resolution expresses gratitude to Li and all Chinese medical personnel and citizens in their efforts to spread awareness of the virus and calls on the government of China to be open and transparent in its response to the outbreak.

What just happenedMar 3, 2020

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1445)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR](R-AR)Sponsor
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  1. Mar 3, 2020Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1445)

  2. Mar 3, 2020Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S1445)

  3. Mar 3, 2020Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1444-1445)

  4. Mar 3, 2020Discharge

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  5. Mar 3, 2020Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Foreign Relations Committee
  6. Feb 11, 2020IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S994)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  7. Feb 11, 2020IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed SenateMar 3, 202055

This resolution honors the life and contributions of Li Wenliang, a doctor in Wuhan, China, who passed away after contracting the 2019 novel coronavirus (also known as 2019-nCoV or COVID-19). The resolution expresses gratitude to Li and all Chinese medical personnel and citizens in their efforts to spread awareness of the virus and calls on the government of China to be open and transparent in its response to the outbreak.

Introduced in SenateFeb 11, 2020

This resolution honors the life and contributions of Li Wenliang, a doctor in Wuhan, China, who passed away after contracting the 2019 novel coronavirus (also known as 2019-nCoV or COVID-19). The resolution expresses gratitude to Li and all Chinese medical personnel and citizens in their efforts to spread awareness of the virus and calls on the government of China to be open and transparent in its response to the outbreak.

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