SENATE 619118th CongressBecame Public Law No: 118-2.

COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023

Last Action: 3/20/2023

Actions

2023-03-20Became Public Law No: 118-2.
2023-03-20Became Public Law No: 118-2.
2023-03-20Signed by President.
2023-03-20Signed by President.
2023-03-16Presented to President.
2023-03-16Presented to President.
2023-03-10Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2023-03-10On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 419 - 0 (Roll no. 143). (text: CR H1255)
2023-03-10Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 419 - 0 (Roll no. 143). (text: CR H1255)
2023-03-10The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2023-03-10DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 619.
2023-03-10Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 140, H.J. Res. 27 and S. 619. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 140, under a structured rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J.Res. 27 and S. 619, under closed rules. General debate is limited to one hour of debate on all measures.
2023-03-10Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 199. (consideration: CR H1255-1260)
2023-03-08Rule H. Res. 199 passed House.
2023-03-07Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 199 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 140, H.J. Res. 27 and S. 619. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 140, under a structured rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J.Res. 27 and S. 619, under closed rules. General debate is limited to one hour of debate on all measures.

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CRS Summary

As of 2023-03-20 (49)

COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023

This bill requires the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) to declassify all information relating to potential links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the origin of COVID-19. The ODNI must submit to Congress an unclassified report with all such information with redactions only as necessary to protect sources and methods.

Cosponsors (4)

Mike Braun (R-IN)
Roger Marshall (R-KS)
Mike Lee (R-UT)
Rick Scott (R-FL)

Subjects

Asia
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
China
Congressional oversight
Director of National Intelligence
Government studies and investigations
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information

Became law: Pub. L. 118-2

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