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Introduced
08/01/2019
08/01/2019
In Committee
08/01/2019
08/01/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to prevent, treat, and cure tuberculosis globally. This bill directs the President to establish new goals for U.S. efforts to cure and prevent all forms of tuberculosis by updating the United States Government Tuberculosis Strategy (2015-2019) and the National Action Plan for Combating Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis. The President shall (1) coordinate with international organizations and partnerships such as the World Health Organization; and (2) provide bilateral assistance to support tuberculosis research, prevention, and treatment efforts. The Government Accountability Office shall periodically report to the U.S. Agency for International Development and Congress on the impact of such bilateral assistance.
AI Summary
This bill aims to prevent, treat, and cure tuberculosis globally. It directs the President to establish new goals for U.S. efforts to cure and prevent all forms of tuberculosis by updating the United States Government Tuberculosis Strategy and the National Action Plan for Combating Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis. The President shall coordinate with international organizations and partnerships, and provide bilateral assistance to support tuberculosis research, prevention, and treatment efforts. The Government Accountability Office shall periodically report on the impact of such bilateral assistance.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (11)
Bob Menendez (D)*,
Cory Booker (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Susan Collins (R),
Chris Coons (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Tina Smith (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Todd Young (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 08/01/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/2438/all-info | 08/02/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2438/BILLS-116s2438is.pdf | 08/21/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s2438/BILLS-116s2438is.pdf.pdf | 08/21/2019 |
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