End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act

United States116th CongressHR-3460House of Representatives
Updated: Dec 4, 2019

Summary

End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act This bill states that it is U.S. policy to support a broad range of activities toward finding cost-effective treatment for, and eliminating, neglected tropical diseases in order to improve the economic and social well-being of all people. The bill defines neglected tropical diseases as those that disproportionately impact individuals living in extreme poverty, especially in developing countries, and includes Chagas disease, dengue fever, and leprosy.

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S-2481: End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act

Introduced in Senate

  1. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9194-9195)

    House of Representatives

  2. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9194-9195)

  3. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    House of Representatives

  4. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

    Senate