HHS COVID–19 Origin Transparency Act of 2023
Summary
HHS COVID-19 Origin Transparency Act of 2023
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to publish all its information about the COVID-19 outbreak and related research, including previously unreleased information. HHS must report to Congress on any relevant information that it withholds from publication due to security concerns.
The bill provides for the rescission of $1 million from HHS for each day it fails to comply with the bill's requirements.
Lifecycle of the Bill
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. Hearings held.
Feb 12, 2026