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Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2022

Introduced: April 7, 2022 Introduced by: Cornyn, John Republican · Texas See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
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Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2022

This bill addresses issues related to the commercial trade in live wildlife for human consumption in other countries.

For example, the bill requires the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development to work with foreign governments, multilateral organizations, and nongovernmental organizations to carry out activities to (1) close wildlife markets and prevent associated commercial trade in live wildlife, (2) improve regulatory oversight and eliminate practices that contribute to zoonotic spillover and emerging pathogens, and (3) offer alternative livelihood and worker training programs to individuals and communities currently engaged in the commercial trade in live wildlife for human consumption.

What's happening now April 7, 2022

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 2 Republican 1
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Booker, Cory A.
New Jersey · Apr 7, 2022
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Coons, Christopher A.
Delaware · Apr 7, 2022
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Graham, Lindsey
South Carolina · Apr 7, 2022
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 4074: Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2022. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-4074/
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"S. 4074: Preventing Future Pandemics Act of 2022." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-4074/.
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