S.Res. 256 · 117th Congress
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need to conduct a comprehensive investigation…
Full title
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need to conduct a comprehensive investigation to determine the origins of COVID-19.
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- Senate Introduced May 28, 2021
- Senate Passed May 28, 2021
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the World Health Organization must immediately conduct a comprehensive investigation of the origins of COVID-19 with access to all relevant records, samples, and personnel in China. It also states that the U.S.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate · May 28, 2021
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that the World Health Organization must immediately conduct a comprehensive investigation of the origins of COVID-19 with access to all relevant records, samples, and personnel in China. It also states that the U.S. delegation to the World Health Assembly should work with allies and partners to ensure that the assembly authorizes such an investigation.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding the need to conduct a comprehensive investigation to determine the origins of COVID-19.
Latest action (May 28, 2021): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3931; text: CR S3934)
Policy area: International Affairs · Origin: Senate · Introduced: May 28, 2021
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- Senate Introduced May 28, 2021
- Senate Passed May 28, 2021
No recorded floor vote found.