The novel coronavirus has killed 100,000 victims globally and has infected over 2 million people, but the origin of the virus is still unclear. The United States must demand an explanation.

Unverified theories attributing the outbreak to wildlife “wet markets” and odd Eastern medicine will no longer cut it. The people deserve answers, which is why we penned the bicameral Stop China-Originated Viral Infectious Diseases Act, or the Stop COVID Act. When passed, it will hold China accountable for unleashing COVID-19 on our country. The bill would open up a set of legal tools that will enable the public to sue and seek compensation if they have suffered harm resulting from China’s role in spreading this virus.