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S 619 118th Congress Senate Armed Forces and National Security Asia Cardiovascular and respiratory health China Congressional oversight Director of National Intelligence Government studies and investigations Infectious and parasitic diseases Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information

COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023

Introduced: March 1, 2023 Introduced by: Hawley, Josh Republican · Missouri See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 18 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 20, 2023
Became Public Law No: 118-2.
Mar 20, 2023
Signed by President.
Mar 16, 2023
Presented to President.
Mar 10, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 10, 2023
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 419 - 0 (Roll no. 143). (text: CR H1255)
Mar 10, 2023
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 419 - 0 (Roll no. 143). (text: CR H1255)
Mar 10, 2023
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 10, 2023
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on S. 619.
Mar 10, 2023
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.
Mar 10, 2023
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 199. (consideration: CR H1255-1260)
Mar 8, 2023
Rule H. Res. 199 passed House.
Mar 7, 2023
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.
Mar 3, 2023
Held at the desk.
Mar 3, 2023
Received in the House.
Mar 2, 2023
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 1, 2023
Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S612; text: CR S612)
Mar 1, 2023
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)
Mar 1, 2023
Introduced in Senate
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 10, 2023 House · vote #143 On Passage Passed 4190 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now March 20, 2023

Became Public Law No: 118-2.