No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act

Senate Bill

S. 1983

119th Congress

No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 5, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Ron Johnson

Senator

Republican

WI

Cosponsors

15

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Summary

This bill would require private prisons and state/local jails to disclose information about their operations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the same way federal prisons do now. This means the public would have more access to data and records about these facilities.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

SponsorRon Johnson (R-WI)

Introduced6/5/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

ChamberSenate

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No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act

This bill would require private prisons and state/local jails to disclose information about their operations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the same way federal prisons do now. This means the public would have more access to data and records abou

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This bill would require private prisons and state/local jails to disclose information about their operations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the same way federal prisons do now. This means the public would have more access to data and records about these facilities.

Bill Number: 1983
Sponsor: Ron Johnson (R-WI)
Introduced: 6/5/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Policy Area: Crime and Law Enforcement

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Fact Sheet

Title: No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act
Bill Number: 1983
Sponsor: Ron Johnson (R-WI)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced: 6/5/2025
Summary: This bill would require private prisons and state/local jails to disclose information about their operations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the same way federal prisons do now. This means the public would have more access to data and records about these facilities.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would require private prisons and state/local jails to disclose information about their operations under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the same way federal prisons do now. This means the public would have more access to data and records about these facilities.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Private Prison Information Act of 2023This bill specifies that a record related to a nonfederal prison, correctional, or detention facility must be considered a federal agency record for purposes of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).A nonfederal prison, correctional, or detention facility must disclose information under FOIA unless the information is exempt from disclosure or the disclosure is prohibited by law.The term nonfederal prison, correctional, or detention facility means (1) a private prison, correctional, or detention facility; or (2) a state or local prison, jail, or other correctional or detention facility.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires private prisons and state/local jails to disclose information under FOIA, the same as federal prisons
Gives the public more access to data and records about the operations of these non-federal detention facilities
Aims to increase transparency around the management and conditions of private and local/state-run prisons and jails

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would affect the transparency and public oversight of private prisons as well as state and local jails across the country. More information about the management, staffing, and conditions in these facilities would become available to the general public, advocacy groups, journalists, and others interested in the criminal justice system.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1983, 119th Congress (2025). "No WHO Pandemic Preparedness Treaty Without Senate Approval Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-1983