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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Bill Number

SRES 497

Introduced

Feb 11, 2020

Latest Action

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S1445)

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Africa Asia Aviation and airports Cardiovascular and respiratory health China Congressional tributes Emergency medical services and trauma care Health care coverage and access Health information and medical records Health personnel Health programs administration and funding Health promotion and preventive care Human rights Infectious and parasitic diseases International Affairs International organizations and cooperation Latin America Medical research Rule of law and government transparency Taiwan World health

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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.

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Mar 3, 2020

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

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

Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1444-1445)
Mar 3, 2020

Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 11, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S994)
Feb 11, 2020

Introduced in Senate

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