Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics Act

Senate Bill

S. 92

119th Congress

Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 14, 2025

Primary Sponsor

John Barrasso

R - WY

Cosponsors

15

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

This bill requires any WHO pandemic agreement to be approved as a formal treaty by two-thirds of the Senate. It also cuts off WHO funding between when an agreement takes effect and Senate ratification.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S140)

Introduced1/14/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S140)

ChamberSenate

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Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics Act

This bill requires any WHO pandemic agreement to be approved as a formal treaty by two-thirds of the Senate. It also cuts off WHO funding between when an agreement takes effect and Senate ratification.

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This bill requires any WHO pandemic agreement to be approved as a formal treaty by two-thirds of the Senate. It also cuts off WHO funding between when an agreement takes effect and Senate ratification.

Bill Number: 92
Introduced: 1/14/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S140)
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Fact Sheet

Title: Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics Act
Bill Number: 92
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S140)
Introduced: 1/14/2025
Summary: This bill requires any WHO pandemic agreement to be approved as a formal treaty by two-thirds of the Senate. It also cuts off WHO funding between when an agreement takes effect and Senate ratification.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill requires any WHO pandemic agreement to be approved as a formal treaty by two-thirds of the Senate. It also cuts off WHO funding between when an agreement takes effect and Senate ratification.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics ActThis bill prohibits the United States from becoming a party to a World Health Organization (WHO) agreement related to strengthening pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response except pursuant to a treaty made under Article II, Section 2, clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution (which requires that two-thirds of Senators present concur with the treaty).The bill also prohibits federal funding for WHO beginning on the effective date of such an agreement and ending on the date when the Senate ratifies the agreement.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Requires Senate treaty ratification for WHO pandemic agreements
Needs two-thirds Senate approval
Cuts WHO funding pending ratification
Asserts congressional authority over health treaties
Responds to concerns about WHO pandemic powers

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

The US could not join WHO pandemic preparedness agreements through executive action alone, requiring formal Senate treaty approval. This responds to concerns about WHO authority during health emergencies and national sovereignty.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

92, 119th Congress (2025). "Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-92