S. 92: Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-14 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY] |
| Policy area | International Affairs |
| Cosponsors | 15 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-14 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S140) |
| Last updated | 2025-05-27 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-14):
Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics Act
This bill prohibits the United States from becoming a party to a World Health Organization (WHO) agreement related to strengthening pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response except pursuant to a treaty made under Article II, Section 2, clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution (which requires that two-thirds of Senators present concur with the treaty).
The bill also prohibits federal funding for WHO beginning on the effective date of such an agreement and ending on the date when the Senate ratifies the agreement.
Cosponsors (15)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Kevin Cramer | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-01-14 |
| Roger Marshall | R KS (original cosponsor) 2025-01-14 |
| Rick Scott | R FL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-14 |
| Pete Ricketts | R NE (original cosponsor) 2025-01-14 |
| Rand Paul | R KY (original cosponsor) 2025-01-14 |
| Steve Daines | R MT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-14 |
| Roger F. Wicker | R MS (original cosponsor) 2025-01-14 |
| John Hoeven | R ND (original cosponsor) 2025-01-14 |
| Mike Crapo | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-01-14 |
| James E. Risch | R ID (original cosponsor) 2025-01-14 |
| Cynthia M. Lummis | R WY (original cosponsor) 2025-01-14 |
| Deb Fischer | R NE (original cosponsor) 2025-01-14 |
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-14 |
| Ted Cruz | R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-01-14 |
| Josh Hawley | R MO 2025-01-16 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 92 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 92?
S. 92 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 92 are available on congress.gov.
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