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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.

USA117th CongressHRES-1285| House 
| Updated: 9/28/2022
Adrian Smith

Adrian Smith

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Cosponsors (1)
Kevin Brady (Republican)

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 June 17, 2022, waiver of intellectual property commitments under the World Trade Organization Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (known as the TRIPS waiver) and the proposed expansion of the TRIPS waiver. In particular, the resolution requests information demonstrating that the TRIPS waiver will increase global supply and delivery of COVID-19 vaccines and the extent to which these vaccines have been destroyed due to their expiration; the proposed TRIPS waiver expansion will increase global supply and delivery of COVID-19 diagnostics or therapeutics; the TRIPS waiver or the proposed TRIPS waiver expansion will accelerate the end of the COVID-19 pandemic; and China will not obtain access to patents or other intellectual property related to COVID-19 vaccines, diagnostics, or therapeutics even if expressly excluded from the TRIPS waiver or the proposed TRIPS waiver expansion.

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Timeline
Jul 26, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Jul 26, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sep 19, 2022
Subcommittee on Trade Discharged.
Sep 20, 2022
Ordered to be Reported Adversely by Voice Vote.
Sep 20, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 28, 2022
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 127.
Sep 28, 2022
Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 117-520.
  • July 26, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • July 26, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.


  • July 26, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • September 19, 2022
    Subcommittee on Trade Discharged.


  • September 20, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported Adversely by Voice Vote.


  • September 20, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 28, 2022
    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 127.


  • September 28, 2022
    Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 117-520.

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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.

USA117th CongressHRES-1285| House 
| Updated: 9/28/2022
This resolution requests that the President transmit certain information to the House of Representatives related to the June 17, 2022, waiver of intellectual property commitments under the World Trade Organization Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (known as the TRIPS waiver) and the proposed expansion of the TRIPS waiver. In particular, the resolution requests information demonstrating that the TRIPS waiver will increase global supply and delivery of COVID-19 vaccines and the extent to which these vaccines have been destroyed due to their expiration; the proposed TRIPS waiver expansion will increase global supply and delivery of COVID-19 diagnostics or therapeutics; the TRIPS waiver or the proposed TRIPS waiver expansion will accelerate the end of the COVID-19 pandemic; and China will not obtain access to patents or other intellectual property related to COVID-19 vaccines, diagnostics, or therapeutics even if expressly excluded from the TRIPS waiver or the proposed TRIPS waiver expansion.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline
Jul 26, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 26, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.
Jul 26, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sep 19, 2022
Subcommittee on Trade Discharged.
Sep 20, 2022
Ordered to be Reported Adversely by Voice Vote.
Sep 20, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 28, 2022
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 127.
Sep 28, 2022
Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 117-520.
  • July 26, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • July 26, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Trade.


  • July 26, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • September 19, 2022
    Subcommittee on Trade Discharged.


  • September 20, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported Adversely by Voice Vote.


  • September 20, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 28, 2022
    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 127.


  • September 28, 2022
    Reported adversely by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 117-520.
Adrian Smith

Adrian Smith

Republican Representative

Nebraska

Cosponsors (1)
Kevin Brady (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Trade Subcommittee

Foreign Trade and International Finance

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-1169: 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.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AsiaCardiovascular and respiratory healthChinaCongressional-executive branch relationsCongressional oversightEmergency medical services and trauma careFree trade and trade barriersGovernment information and archivesHealth technology, devices, suppliesImmunology and vaccinationInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntellectual propertyPresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsTrade agreements and negotiationsWorld health