Congressional Action Holding The Chinese Government Accountable For Coronavirus
Congress.gov shows over 180 bills and 19 resolutions associated with coronavirus. Except for 3 signed into law, the bills sit in committee (most should be in the round filing cabinet and never introduced). Most are introduced by D but many R bills also fail in responsibility and accountability.
Refined search shows 9 Resolutions in Congress that criticize or call for investigation into China’s actions related to coronavirus. Only one resolution, HRes 6405, specifically calls for reimbursement from China. Search terms were coronavirus china, so may missed one of two.
Congress should be investigating and passing legislation to ensure reimbursement per the Constitution.
Article I, Section 8, Clause 1
The Congress shall have Power To lay and collect Taxes, Duties, Imposts and Excises, to pay the Debts and provide for the common Defence and general Welfare of the United States; but all Duties, Imposts and Excises shall be uniform throughout the United States;
S.Res.497 - A resolution commemorating the life of Dr. Li Wenliang and calling for transparency and cooperation from the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Communist Party of China.
Sen. Cotton, Tom [R-AR] (Introduced 02/11/2020)
H.Res.907 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Government of the People's Republic of China made multiple, serious mistakes in the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak that heightened the severity and spread of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, which include the Chinese Government's intentional spread of misinformation to downplay the risks of the virus, a refusal to cooperate with international health authorities, internal censorship of doctors and journalists, and malicious disregard for the health of ethnic minorities.
Rep. Banks, Jim [R-IN-3] (Introduced 03/24/2020)
S.Res.552 - A resolution supporting an international investigation into the handling by the Government of the People's Republic of China of COVID-19 and the impact of handling COVID-19 in that manner on the people of the United States and other nations.
Sen. Hawley, Josh [R-MO] (Introduced 03/24/2020)
S.Res.553 - A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Government of the People's Republic of China made multiple serious mistakes in the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak that heightened the severity and spread of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, including the intentional spread of misinformation to downplay the risks of COVID-19, a refusal to cooperate with international health authorities, internal censorship of doctors and journalists, and a malicious disregard for the health of ethnic minorities.
Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] (Introduced 03/24/2020)
H.Res.909 - Supporting an international investigation into the handling by the Government of the People's Republic of China of COVID-19 and the impact thereof on the people of the United States and other nations.
Rep. Stefanik, Elise M. [R-NY-21] (Introduced 03/25/2020)
H.R.6405 - Chinese Government COVID-19 Accountability Act
Rep. Steube, W. Gregory [R-FL-17] (Introduced 03/26/2020)
H.Res.917 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should withhold the contribution of Federal funds to the World Health Organization until Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus resigns and an international commission to investigate the World Health Organization is established.
Rep. Reschenthaler, Guy [R-PA-14] (Introduced 04/07/2020)
H.Res.922 - Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that all nations should permanently close live wildlife markets and that the People's Republic of China should cease spreading disinformation regarding the origins of coronavirus.
Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1] (Introduced 04/14/2020)
H.Con.Res.97 - Establishing the Joint Select Committee on the Events and Activities Surrounding China's Handling of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.
Rep. Barr, Andy [R-KY-6] (Introduced 04/17/2020)
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H.R.6405 - Chinese Government COVID-19 Accountability Act
https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6405