H.R. 1425 · 118th Congress

No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act

Introduced on Mar 7, 2023 by Thomas P. Tiffany (R-WI-7). 59 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Latest action (Sep 17, 2024): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
Mar 7, 2023
Cosponsors
59
0 from the other party
Policy area
International Affairs
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Progress

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  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To require any convention, agreement, or other international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response reached by the World Health Assembly to be subject to Senate ratification.

Subjects

  • Asia
  • China
  • Congressional oversight
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Health promotion and preventive care
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • International law and treaties
  • International organizations and cooperation
  • Senate
  • World health

Summary

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Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Thomas P. TiffanyR-WI-7Sponsor

Republicans · 59

Roll calls

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  1. On Agreeing to the Amendment
    Sep 11, 2024· House· Amendments· Agreed to 403–0
  2. On Motion to Recommit
    Sep 11, 2024· House· Procedural· Failed 202–215
  3. On Passage
    Sep 11, 2024· House· Passage· Passed 219–199

History

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  1. Mar 7, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Mar 7, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Mar 7, 2023 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
  4. Jul 10, 2024 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  5. Jul 11, 2024 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  6. Jul 11, 2024 · HouseOrdered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 23.
  7. Aug 30, 2024Reported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 118-643.
  8. Aug 30, 2024 · HouseReported by the Committee on Foreign Affairs. H. Rept. 118-643.
  9. Aug 30, 2024 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 540.
  10. Sep 10, 2024 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1430 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, H.R. 1516, H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456 and H.R. 9494. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, and H.R. 1516 under a structured rule and H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456, and H.R. 9494 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
  11. Sep 11, 2024 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1430. (consideration: CR H5173-5181)
  12. Sep 11, 2024 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, H.R. 1516, H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456 and H.R. 9494. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1398, H.R. 1425, and H.R. 1516 under a structured rule and H.R. 7980, H.R. 9456, and H.R. 9494 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
  13. Sep 11, 2024 · HouseHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 1430 and Rule XVIII.
  14. Sep 11, 2024 · HouseThe Speaker designated the Honorable Jefferson Van Drew to act as Chairman of the Committee.
  15. Sep 11, 2024 · HouseGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1425.
  16. Sep 11, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1430, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 1.
  17. Sep 11, 2024 · HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 1, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the amendment and by voice vote announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Ogles demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
  18. Sep 11, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1430, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Foxx amendment No. 2.
  19. Sep 11, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1430, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Massie amendment No. 3.
  20. Sep 11, 2024 · HouseMr. Davidson moved that the committee rise.
  21. Sep 11, 2024 · HouseOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
  22. Sep 11, 2024 · HouseCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 1425 as unfinished business.
  23. Sep 11, 2024 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5182-5184)
  24. Sep 11, 2024 · HouseThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
  25. Sep 11, 2024 · HouseThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1425.
  26. Sep 11, 2024 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  27. Sep 11, 2024 · HouseThe House adopted the amendment as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
  28. Sep 11, 2024 · HouseMs. Lee (CA) moved to recommit to the Committee on Foreign Affairs. (CR H5183)
  29. Sep 11, 2024 · HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  30. Sep 11, 2024 · HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 202 - 215 (Roll no. 410).House · Roll call 410
  31. Sep 11, 2024Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 199 (Roll no. 411).House · Roll call 411
  32. Sep 11, 2024 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 199 (Roll no. 411).House · Roll call 411
  33. Sep 11, 2024 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  34. Sep 17, 2024 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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  1. FAMILY RESEARCH COUNCIL1 report
  2. Heritage Action for America1 report
    $180K reported (all issues)

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