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Senate Bill 2481
116th Congress(2019-2020)
End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Sep 17, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Sep 17, 2019
Latest Action
Sep 17, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
2481
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
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Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Sherrod Brown
Ohio
Republican
Roger Wicker
Mississippi
Democrat
Cory Booker
New Jersey
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
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 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.

Text (1)
Introduced in Senate
September 17, 2019
Related Bills (2)
Dec 03, 2019
Passed House
8
Sponsorship
House Bill 3460
End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act
Active
Type
Related Bill
Related Bill
A related bill may be a companion measure, an identical bill, a procedurally-related measure, or one with text similarities. Bill relationships are identified by the House, the Senate, or CRS, and refer only to same-Congress measures.
Identified By
CRS
Jan 28, 2019
Introduced in House
5
Sponsorship
House Bill 826
End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act
Introduced
Type
Related Bill
Related Bill
A related bill may be a companion measure, an identical bill, a procedurally-related measure, or one with text similarities. Bill relationships are identified by the House, the Senate, or CRS, and refer only to same-Congress measures.
Identified By
CRS
Actions (2)
09/17/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
09/17/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:59 PM
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