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119-hr-4207119th Congress

No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act

Sponsored By: Representative Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]

Introduced

Summary

Requires Senate approval for any WHO pandemic treaty. This bill would deem any World Health Organization convention, agreement, or other instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response produced by the International Negotiating Body to be a treaty that needs the Senate's advice and consent, with two-thirds of Senators required.

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  • Executive branch: The administration would have to submit WHO pandemic instruments from the INB to the Senate before implementing them, changing how the executive can act on global health agreements.
  • Senate: Gives the Senate a formal role by requiring two-thirds approval for ratification of such WHO instruments.
  • Taiwan and diplomacy: Includes a statement favoring Taiwan’s full participation in the World Health Organization, signaling a U.S. policy preference in WHO affairs.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Senate vote on WHO pandemic deals

If enacted, any WHO pandemic agreement would be treated as a treaty. The President could not join it unless two-thirds of the Senate approves. This would cover deals on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response adopted by the World Health Assembly, including work from its negotiating body. It would take effect upon enactment.

Support Taiwan’s role in the WHO

If enacted, the U.S. would state support for Taiwan’s full participation in the World Health Organization. This is a policy message to guide the President and diplomats. It would not add funding or change U.S. household benefits.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]

WI • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Wied, Tony [R-WI-8]

    WI • R

    Sponsored 6/26/2025

  • Rep. Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]

    MI • R

    Sponsored 6/26/2025

  • Rep. Hageman, Harriet M. [R-WY-At Large]

    WY • R

    Sponsored 6/26/2025

  • Rep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 6/26/2025

  • Rep. Cloud, Michael [R-TX-27]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 6/26/2025

  • Rep. Tenney, Claudia [R-NY-24]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 6/26/2025

  • Rep. Crenshaw, Dan [R-TX-2]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 6/26/2025

  • Rep. Crane, Elijah [R-AZ-2]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 6/26/2025

  • Rep. Stauber, Pete [R-MN-8]

    MN • R

    Sponsored 6/26/2025

  • Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 6/26/2025

  • Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]

    MS • R

    Sponsored 7/17/2025

  • Rep. Miller, Mary E. [R-IL-15]

    IL • R

    Sponsored 7/17/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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