Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 21, 2020International Affairs
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.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 21, 2020)
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.
What just happenedJul 21, 2020
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4355-4356; text: CR S4355)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD](D-MD)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateJul 21, 2020
- Jul 21, 2020IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4355-4356; text: CR S4355)
Foreign Relations Committee - Jul 21, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate