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H.R. 8064 (96th)

International Health Act of 1980

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Introduced

3 September 1980

Last action

3 September 1980 · Introduced

Status

Referred to House Committee on Interstate and Foreign Commerce.

Sponsors

Rep. Carter, Tim Lee [R-KY-5], Rep. Maguire, Andrew [D-NJ-7], Rep. Heftel, Cecil [D-HI-1]

Subjects

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2 September 2025

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Summary

International Health Act of 1980 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to establish the International Health Subcommittee of the Development Coordination Committee which is to develop a comprehensive Federal international health plan. Sets forth the duties of the Subcommittee in developing such Plan. Provides for Subcommittee employment and compensation. Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish an Office of International Health within the Department of Health and Human Services to be responsible for international health activities. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish the Paul G. Rogers International Health Fellowship program to provide health professionals for health programs in developing countries. Establishes the International Health Service Corps, within the Public Health Service, to enhance the capabilities of developing countries in public health, health care delivery, and health care research. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants, upon application, for research and training in health care delivery in developing countries and for health care delivery projects in developing countries. Directs the Secretary to evaluate such activities and annually report to the President and Congress with recommendations.

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Timeline

  1. 3 September 1980

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 3 September 1980

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 3 September 1980

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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