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US S2956

US S2956
Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act of 2021


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Introduced
10/07/2021
In Committee
10/07/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (on 10/07/2021)

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