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S.Res. 497 · 116th Congress

A resolution commemorating the life of Dr. Li Wenliang and calling for transparency and cooperation from the…

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A resolution commemorating the life of Dr. Li Wenliang and calling for transparency and cooperation from the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Communist Party of China.

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5 cosponsors · 3 D, 2 R

3 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

  1. Senate Introduced Feb 11, 2020
  2. Senate Passed Mar 3, 2020

This resolution honors the life and contributions of Li Wenliang, a doctor in Wuhan, China, who passed away after contracting the 2019 novel coronavirus (also known as 2019-nCoV or COVID-19).

What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate · Mar 3, 2020

This resolution honors the life and contributions of Li Wenliang, a doctor in Wuhan, China, who passed away after contracting the 2019 novel coronavirus (also known as 2019-nCoV or COVID-19). The resolution expresses gratitude to Li and all Chinese medical personnel and citizens in their efforts to spread awareness of the virus and calls on the government of China to be open and transparent in its response to the outbreak.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution commemorating the life of Dr. Li Wenliang and calling for transparency and cooperation from the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Communist Party of China.

Latest action (Mar 3, 2020): Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1445)

Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Feb 11, 2020

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  1. Senate Introduced Feb 11, 2020
  2. Senate Passed Mar 3, 2020

No recorded floor vote found.