A resolution supporting an international investigation into the handling by the Government of the People's Republic of China of COVID-19 and the impact of handling COVID-19 in that manner on the people of the United States and other nations.

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Bill Number

SRES 552

Introduced

Mar 24, 2020

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2013-2014)

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Asia Cardiovascular and respiratory health China Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad Emergency medical services and trauma care Government liability Government studies and investigations Health programs administration and funding Infectious and parasitic diseases International Affairs International organizations and cooperation World health

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Summary

This resolution condemns the Chinese government's decision to hide the emergence and spread of COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) within China. It also calls for an investigation by public health officials from the United States and other affected countries into how China's actions contributed to the global COVID-19 pandemic.

Actions

Mar 24, 2020

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2013-2014)
Mar 24, 2020

Introduced in Senate

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