What does Preamble of No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act do?

This bill concerns international instruments related to pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. It aims to require Senate ratification for any convention, agreement, or other international instrument on these topics reached by the World Health Assembly.

What does SHORT TITLE. of No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act do?

This bill is formally titled the ``No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act''.

What does FINDINGS. of No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act do?

This section outlines a series of events concerning the United States' relationship with the World Health Organization (WHO). In 2020, President Trump initially halted U.S. contributions to the WHO and announced a withdrawal due to concerns about its management of the COVID-19 outbreak and perceived influence from China. President Biden later reversed this decision in 2021. The World Health Assembly subsequently established an Intergovernmental Negotiating Body (INB) to draft a convention on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response. The INB held several meetings and proposed themes to guide its work, including building capacities, ensuring global access to countermeasures, and empowering WHO. The INB ultimately failed to present a final draft of the convention in 2024, but its mandate was extended to 2025. In 2025, President Trump revoked President Biden’s retraction of the withdrawal notification, and WHO member states adopted a draft of a WHO Pandemic Agreement. The section also references guidelines from the Department of State's Foreign Affairs Manual regarding the determination of whether an international agreement should be a treaty or an executive agreement, outlining criteria to consider.

What does SENSE OF THE SENATE. of No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act do?

This section expresses the Senate's view that a portion of the American public is skeptical of the World Health Organization (WHO). The Senate prefers any agreement related to pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response adopted by the World Health Assembly be considered a treaty requiring Senate approval. The scope of the agreement drafted by the Independent Panel on Pandemic Preparedness and Response (INB) is considered broad. The Senate believes that any new agreement by the World Health Assembly that cannot secure a two-thirds Senate vote should not be agreed to or implemented by the United States.

What does ANY WORLD HEALTH ASSEMBLY CONVENTION OR AGREEMENT OR OTHER of No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act do?

This section states that any convention, agreement, or international instrument on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response resulting from the International Negotiating Body's work is considered a treaty. Such treaties are subject to the advice and consent of the Senate, requiring a two-thirds majority for concurrence. This requirement applies regardless of any other provision of law.

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No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act

Last updated: 6/5/2025 · Introduced: 6/5/2025

Author: Ron Johnson (R-WI)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill mandates that any international agreement related to pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response developed by the World Health Assembly be treated as a treaty requiring Senate ratification.
The bill stipulates that Senate approval, specifically a two-thirds majority, is necessary for the United States to agree to or implement any such agreement.
This requirement applies irrespective of any existing laws or regulations regarding international agreements.

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