S.Res. 653 · 116th Congress
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that a United States withdrawal from the World Health Organization undermines United States global health leadership and the international COVID-19 response.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Benjamin Cardin
- Introduced
- 2020-07-21
- Latest action
- 2020-07-21 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
This resolution expresses disapproval of the withdrawal of the United States from the World Health Organization (WHO). The resolution emphasizes the importance of U.S. membership to ensure the implementation of reforms necessary for the WHO to respond to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) crisis and future crises.