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Requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the proposed waiver of intellectual property commitments under the World Trade Organization Agreement on Trade- Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights.

USA117th CongressHRES-1169| House 
| Updated: 6/9/2022
Adrian Smith

Adrian Smith

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Ways and Means Committee, Trade Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution requests that the President transmit certain information to the House of Representatives related to the proposed waiver of intellectual property commitments under the World Trade Organization Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (known as the TRIPS waiver). In particular, the resolution requests information demonstrating that (1) the TRIPS waiver will increase global supply and delivery of COVID-19 vaccines, (2) the waiver will accelerate the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, or (3) China will not obtain access to patents or other intellectual property related to COVID-19 vaccines even if expressly excluded from the waiver.
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Timeline
Jun 9, 2022
Introduced in House
Jun 9, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Jun 9, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • June 9, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • June 9, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.


  • June 9, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-1285: Requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives relating to a waiver of intellectual property commitments under the World Trade Organization Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights.
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Requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives relating to the proposed waiver of intellectual property commitments under the World Trade Organization Agreement on Trade- Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights.

USA117th CongressHRES-1169| House 
| Updated: 6/9/2022
This resolution requests that the President transmit certain information to the House of Representatives related to the proposed waiver of intellectual property commitments under the World Trade Organization Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (known as the TRIPS waiver). In particular, the resolution requests information demonstrating that (1) the TRIPS waiver will increase global supply and delivery of COVID-19 vaccines, (2) the waiver will accelerate the end of the COVID-19 pandemic, or (3) China will not obtain access to patents or other intellectual property related to COVID-19 vaccines even if expressly excluded from the waiver.
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Timeline
Jun 9, 2022
Introduced in House
Jun 9, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Jun 9, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • June 9, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • June 9, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.


  • June 9, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Adrian Smith

Adrian Smith

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Ways and Means Committee, Trade Subcommittee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-1285: Requesting the President to transmit certain information to the House of Representatives relating to a waiver of intellectual property commitments under the World Trade Organization Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaCardiovascular and respiratory healthChinaCongressional-executive branch relationsCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careFree trade and trade barriersHealth technology, devices, suppliesImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntellectual propertyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsTrade agreements and negotiationsWorld health