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S 619 — COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 01, 2023. Enacted.

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Summary

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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The amendment adds a note indicating the enactment date of the Act as March 20, 2023. It also specifies that the bill is known as the "COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023." These changes clarify the title and context of the legislation.

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[Congressional Bills 118th Congress] [From the U.S.
[118th Congress Public Law 2] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [S.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 137 STAT.
619 Engrossed in Senate (ES)] <DOC> 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
4]] Public Law 118-2 118th Congress An Act To require the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information relating to the origin of COVID-19, and for other purposes.
619 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To require the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information relating to the origin of COVID-19, and for other purposes.
<<NOTE:
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
Mar.
20, 2023 - [S.
619]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE:
COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023.
50 USC 3161 note.>> SECTION 1.
and (3) the Director of National Intelligence should declassify and make available to the public as much information as possible about the origin of COVID-19 so the United States and like-minded countries can-- (A) identify the origin of COVID-19 as expeditiously as possible, and (B) use that information to take all appropriate measures to prevent a similar pandemic from occurring again.
and (3) the Director of National Intelligence should declassify and make available to the public as much information as possible about the origin of COVID-19 so the United States and like- minded countries can-- (A) identify the origin of COVID-19 as expeditiously as possible, and (B) use that information to take all appropriate measures to prevent a similar pandemic from occurring again.
DECLASSIFICATION OF INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ORIGIN OF COVID- 19.
DECLASSIFICATION OF INFORMATION RELATED TO THE ORIGIN OF COVID-19.
Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence shall-- (1) declassify any and all information relating to potential links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the origin of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), including-- (A) activities performed by the Wuhan Institute of Virology with or on behalf of the People's Liberation Army;
<<NOTE:
Deadline.>> Not later than 90 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Director of National Intelligence shall-- (1) declassify any and all information relating to potential links between the Wuhan Institute of Virology and the origin of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), including-- (A) activities performed by the Wuhan Institute of Virology with or on behalf of the People's Liberation Army;
(iv) the researcher's role at the Wuhan Institute of Virology;
[[Page 137 STAT.
5]] (iv) the researcher's role at the Wuhan Institute of Virology;
and (2) submit to Congress an unclassified report that contains-- (A) all of the information described under paragraph (1);
and (2) <<NOTE:
Reports.>> submit to Congress an unclassified report that contains-- (A) all of the information described under paragraph (1);
Passed the Senate March 1, 2023.
Approved March 20, 2023.
Attest:
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--S.
Secretary.
619:
118th CONGRESS 1st Session S.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol.
619 _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To require the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information relating to the origin of COVID-19, and for other purposes.
169 (2023):
Mar.
1, considered and passed Senate.
Mar.
10, considered and passed House.
DAILY COMPILATION OF PRESIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS (2023):
Mar.
20, Presidential statement.
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Action History

  1. Signed by President.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Became Public Law No: 118-2.

  4. Became Public Law No: 118-2.

  5. Presented to President.

  6. Presented to President.

  7. Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 199. (consideration: CR H1255-1260)

  8. 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.

  9. DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 619.

  10. The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  11. Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 419 - 0 (Roll no. 143). (text: CR H1255)

  12. On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 419 - 0 (Roll no. 143). (text: CR H1255)

  13. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  14. Rule H. Res. 199 passed House.

  15. Rules 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.

  16. Received in the House.

  17. Held at the desk.

  18. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  19. Introduced in Senate

  20. Passed/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)

  21. Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S612; text: CR S612)

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 619 do?
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.
Who sponsors S 619?
S 619 is sponsored by Hawley, Josh (Republican).
What is the current status of S 619?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced March 01, 2023. Enacted.
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