End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act

Summary

End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act This bill expands programs to address neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), which are infections caused by pathogens, including viruses, microbes, and helminths (parasitic worms), that disproportionately impact individuals living in extreme poverty, especially in developing countries. The NTDs Program of the U.S. Agency for International Development must incorporate specified priorities, including: (1) conducting monitoring and evaluation of program investments, (2) including morbidity management in treatment plans, (3) addressing additional NTDs recognized as high-burden diseases, and (4) continuing investments in research and development. The President must direct the U.S. Executive Director at the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development to urge the World Bank Institute to take actions on NTDs, including deworming programs. The Department of Health and Human Services must: (1) continue to promote the need for NTDs programs and activities through interagency groups and international forums; (2) report to Congress on NTDs in the United States; and (3) establish a panel to evaluate issues relating to worm infections, including potential solutions such as deworming medicines. The bill authorizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to enter into agreements and make grants to support one or more centers of excellence for NTD research, training, and treatment.

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Timeline

1. 7 March 2017

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 March 2017

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 March 2017

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 7 March 2017

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 17 March 2017

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

6. 15 November 2017

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

7. 15 November 2017

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 7 March 2017 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

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• Introduced in House

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Sponsors

• Christopher Smith · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
• Daniel Donovan · R · Cosponsor
• Karen Bass · D · Cosponsor
• David Cicilline · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22] · D · Cosponsor
• Brad Sherman · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] · D · Cosponsor
• Barbara Comstock · R · Cosponsor
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