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IL HR0864
Resolution
Status
5/23/2022
Primary Sponsor
Brad Halbrook
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AI Summary
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Urges the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to withdraw proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR) submitted on January 18, 2022, until sufficient public and partner agency input is obtained
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Expresses concern that the proposed IHR amendments would transfer U.S. sovereign authority over health care decisions to the World Health Organization director-general without requiring Congressional approval
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Asserts that the amendments were being fast-tracked for the 75th World Health Assembly (May 22-28) without public comment opportunities
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Affirms national sovereignty regarding public health governance and citizens' inalienable rights
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Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the President, Congressional leadership, and the Secretary of Health and Human Services
Legislative Description
WITHDRAW IHR AMENDMENTS
Last Action
Referred to Rules Committee
11/15/2022