Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics Act

# Defending American Sovereignty in Global Pandemics Act – Plain Language Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would require any agreements between the United States and the World Health Organization (WHO) about pandemic prevention and response to go through the formal treaty ratification process, which requires approval from two-thirds of the Senate. Currently, such agreements can sometimes be finalized through less formal procedures. If the U.S. enters into a WHO pandemic agreement without Senate approval, the bill would cut off all federal funding to the WHO until the Senate formally ratifies it. **Who it affects:** This primarily affects U.S.-WHO relations and any international pandemic preparedness initiatives.

It could impact Americans by potentially limiting U.S. participation in coordinated global pandemic response efforts, though supporters argue it protects U.S. sovereignty by ensuring Congress has a voice in major international health agreements. **Current status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. No action has been taken on it as of now.