Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, alongside the chief executives of 23 other states, is publicly opposing the Biden administration's anticipated commitment to two international agreements that aim to enhance the World Health Organization's (WHO) authority to declare public health emergencies. These agreements, which include amendments to the WHO's current International Health Regulations and the creation of a new "Pandemic Agreement" or treaty, have raised significant concerns among these governors.
Governor Pillen and his counterparts argue that the proposed agreements would significantly interfere with U.S. sovereignty. They believe the new regulations would grant the WHO excessive power over. . .