The United States could not join certain WHO pandemic agreements unless two-thirds of the Senate votes yes. This would give the Senate more control, but it could also slow U.S. action on global pandemic plans.
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No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act is a Senate bill committee Action. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Latest action on S. 1983: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects U.S. officials who negotiate and approve international health agreements. It would give Senators a larger role and limit how far the President and State Department can go on their own. It could also affect public health agencies and international partners that plan around U.S. participation in WHO pandemic agreements.
Why this matters: This bill matters because it changes who gets the final say before the United States joins certain global pandemic agreements. Today, some international agreements can move through executive action. This bill would require a harder Senate vote for covered WHO pandemic agreements. That could add a check on major commitments, but it could also make U.S. participation slower or less certain.
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Officially: No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act
The United States could not join certain WHO pandemic agreements unless two-thirds of the Senate votes yes. This would give the Senate more control, but it could also slow U.S. action on global pandemic plans.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S1983. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
Where it stands
Sitting in Foreign Relations
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (6/5/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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