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H.R. 826 (116th)

End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

28 January 2019

Last action

29 January 2019 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. McCaul, Michael T. [R-TX-10], Rescom. González-Colón, Jenniffer [R-PR-At Large]

Subjects

Healthcare, Education

Source updated

3 January 2025

Healthcare · Education

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. Examples include dengue, leprosy, and rabies. The bill sets forth certain priorities for the NTDs Program of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), including the coordination of program activities with other USAID development sectors regarding (1) education; (2) food security; and (3) water, sanitation, and hygiene. The bill also directs the Department of State and the President to encourage foreign governments and international entities (e.g., the World Bank Institute) to address NTDs. Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services must take a series of actions relating to NTDs, including promoting initiatives in international forums and establishing a panel to address worm infections. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may award grants to support centers of excellence for research, training, and treatment regarding NTDs, including Ebola.

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Timeline

  1. 28 January 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 January 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 January 2019

    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

  4. 29 January 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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