VoterlyH.R. 1425: No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act
118th Congress · Sponsored from Wisconsin · In committee
What this bill does
No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval ActThis bill establishes that any convention or agreement on pandemic-related issues reached by the World Health Assembly (WHA) pursuant to a specified negotiating body shall be deemed to be a treaty requiring the advice and consent of the Senate.Specifically, this bill applies to any international instrument negotiated by the intergovernmental negotiating body established by the WHA in December 2021 to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response.
Key facts
- Status In committee
- Introduced 2023-03-07
- Policy area International Affairs
- Cosponsors 59
- Latest action Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7] introduced H.R. 1425. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
See Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]'s donors & voting record →
Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Agree or disagree with H.R. 1425? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 1425 do?
No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval ActThis bill establishes that any convention or agreement on pandemic-related issues reached by the World Health Assembly (WHA) pursuant to a specified negotiating body shall be deemed to be a treaty requiring the advice…
Who sponsored H.R. 1425?
Rep. Tiffany, Thomas P. [R-WI-7] (R) of Wisconsin is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 1425?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 1425 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "In committee." See the latest action above for details.