In Vaccine IP Waiver Talks, Lawmakers Press Biden to Take Lead (1)

The Biden administration is facing increased pressure to fulfill its commitment to a global waiver on Covid-19 vaccine intellectual property protections as countries gear up for a renewed discussion on the proposal at a World Trade Organization meeting next week.

Over 3 million petition signatures are calling on the administration to take the lead in negotiations to secure a temporary WTO waiver on IP rights for Covid-19 vaccines, treatments, and tests, according to advocacy group Public Citizen.

“When the WTO Ministerial Conference kicks off, President Biden’s leadership will never be more essential to help end this pandemic,” Rep. Rosa DeLauro ...