Bills · 118th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security

COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023

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HouseOn Passage · 3/10/23PassageThe vote on whether this chamber approves the measure — usually by a simple majority of those voting. It becomes law only once both chambers pass the same text and the president signs it, or Congress overrides a veto.House: The Legislative Process ↗
Passed
  • Democratic204 Yea · 0 Nay · 9 Not voting
  • Republican215 Yea · 0 Nay · 7 Not voting
  • Independent / Other0 Yea · 0 Nay · 0 Not voting
Official summary (CRS)

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.

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Sponsor
Sen. Josh Hawley ( Republican · MO)
Cosponsors
4
Introduced
3/1/23
Policy area
Armed Forces and National Security
Status
3/1/23Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S612; text: CR S612)
3/1/23Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S612; text: CR S612)
3/1/23Introduced in Senate
3/2/23Message on Senate action sent to the House.
3/3/23Held at the desk.
3/3/23Received in the House.
3/7/23Rules 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.
3/8/23Rule H. Res. 199 passed House.
3/10/23Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
3/10/23On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 419 - 0 (Roll no. 143). (text: CR H1255)
3/10/23Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 419 - 0 (Roll no. 143). (text: CR H1255)
3/10/23The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
3/10/23DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 619.
3/10/23Rule 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.
3/10/23Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 199. (consideration: CR H1255-1260)
3/16/23Presented to President.
3/20/23Became Public Law No: 118-2.
3/20/23Signed by President.