S. 619 · 118th Congress

COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023

Introduced on Mar 1, 2023 by Josh Hawley (R-MO). 4 cosponsors, all from the sponsor's party. Became Public Law 118-2.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 118-2
Introduced
Mar 1, 2023
Cosponsors
4
0 from the other party
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

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

Official title

A bill to require the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information relating to the origin of COVID-19, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Asia
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • China
  • Congressional oversight
  • Director of National Intelligence
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Mar 20, 2023). Public domain.

COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023

This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to declassify all information relating to potential links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the origin of COVID-19. The ODNI must submit to Congress an unclassified report with all such information with redactions only as necessary to protect sources and methods.

Sponsor and cosponsors

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

Josh HawleyR-MOSponsor

Republicans · 4

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Passage
    Mar 10, 2023· House· Passage· Passed 419–0

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Mar 1, 2023Introduced in Senate
  2. Mar 1, 2023Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S612; text: CR S612)
  3. Mar 1, 2023 · SenateIntroduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S612; text: CR S612)
  4. Mar 2, 2023 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. Mar 3, 2023 · HouseReceived in the House.
  6. Mar 3, 2023 · HouseHeld at the desk.
  7. Mar 7, 2023 · HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 199 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 140, H.J. Res. 27 and S. 619. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 140, under a structured rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J.Res. 27 and S. 619, under closed rules. General debate is limited to one hour of debate on all measures.
  8. Mar 8, 2023 · HouseRule H. Res. 199 passed House.
  9. Mar 10, 2023 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 199. (consideration: CR H1255-1260)
  10. Mar 10, 2023 · HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 140, H.J. Res. 27 and S. 619. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 140, under a structured rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J.Res. 27 and S. 619, under closed rules. General debate is limited to one hour of debate on all measures.
  11. Mar 10, 2023 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 619.
  12. Mar 10, 2023 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  13. Mar 10, 2023Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 419 - 0 (Roll no. 143). (text: CR H1255)House · Roll call 143
  14. Mar 10, 2023 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 419 - 0 (Roll no. 143). (text: CR H1255)House · Roll call 143
  15. Mar 10, 2023 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  16. Mar 16, 2023Presented to President.
  17. Mar 16, 2023 · HousePresented to President.
  18. Mar 20, 2023Signed by President.
  19. Mar 20, 2023Signed by President.
  20. Mar 20, 2023Became Public Law No: 118-2.
  21. Mar 20, 2023Became Public Law No: 118-2.

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  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.