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Introduced
10/07/2021
10/07/2021
In Committee
10/07/2021
10/07/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To advance targeted, high-impact, and evidence-based inter- ventions for the prevention and treatment of global mal- nutrition, to improve the coordination of such programs, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act of 2021, aims to advance targeted, high-impact, and evidence-based interventions to prevent and treat global malnutrition, improve coordination of such programs, and achieve measurable goals and objectives. Key provisions include scaling up nutrition interventions for vulnerable populations, increasing coverage of interventions like prenatal vitamins and therapeutic feeding, supporting country-specific policies and strengthening primary health systems, coordinating with various stakeholders, designating priority countries, establishing a Nutrition Leadership Council, developing an implementation plan with specific targets, and requiring annual reporting on progress.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (20)
Chris Coons (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
John Boozman (R),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Ben Cardin (D),
Susan Collins (R),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Mark Kelly (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Thom Tillis (R),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Roger Wicker (R),
Todd Young (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 10/07/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2956/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2956/BILLS-117s2956is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2956/BILLS-117s2956is.pdf.pdf |
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