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S.Res. 541 (113th)

A resolution recognizing the severe threat that the Ebola outbreak in West Africa poses to populations, governments, and economies across Africa and, if not properly contained, to regions across the globe, and expressing support for those affected by this epidemic.

passedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

10 September 2014

Last action

18 September 2014 · Reported

Status

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5878-5879; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S5878-5879; text as passed Senate: CR S5879-5880)

Sponsors

Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Corker, Bob [R-TN], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI], Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH], Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA], Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE], Sen. Cantwell, Maria [D-WA], Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN], Sen. Landrieu, Mary L. [D-LA], Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI]

Subjects

Healthcare, Defence

Source updated

7 April 2025

Healthcare · Defence

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Summary

Recognizes: (1) the threat that Ebola poses to populations, governments, and economies in Africa; and (2) that the limited capacity of the initial outbreak countries of Guinea, Sierra Leone, and Liberia to combat the epidemic has been exhausted and the potential threat to regions beyond Africa if the Ebola outbreak is not contained. Expresses support for those affected by this epidemic and sympathy for Ebola victims and their families. Supports the governments of Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Nigeria, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo for their efforts to combat the Ebola virus. Urges citizens of affected countries to respect preventative guidelines. Supports the work of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Department of Defense (DOD), the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of State, the Forest Service, and other U.S. government agencies providing technical, logistical, and material support. Encourages deepened U.S. and international commitments to the global Ebola response. Welcomes the delivery of assistance and increased engagement from donors such as the Economic Community of West African States, the African Union (AU), the World Bank, the European Union (EU), and Canada. Supports the World Health Organization's Ebola Response Roadmap. Encourages Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, and Sierra Leone to work together and with other nations and regional and subregional organizations to establish emergency response systems. Recognizes the work of thousands of African, U.S., and international officials and volunteers on the ground in West Africa, and particularly health care workers.

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Timeline

  1. 10 September 2014

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduceed: CR S5512)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 10 September 2014

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 September 2014

    Reported

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5878-5879; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S5878-5879; text as passed Senate: CR S5879-5880)

    Source: Floor

  4. 18 September 2014

    Reported

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S5878-5879; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S5878-5879; text as passed Senate: CR S5879-5880)

    Source: Floor

  5. 18 September 2014

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 572.

    Source: Calendars

  6. 18 September 2014

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  7. 18 September 2014

    Reported

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with an amended preamble. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

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Versions

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  • Reported to Senate (text)

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