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US S2438

US S2438
End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2019


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Introduced
08/01/2019
In Committee
08/01/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 08/01/2019)

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