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End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act

USA116th CongressHR-826| House 
| Updated: 1/29/2019
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (4)
Karen Bass (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Financial Services Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
Jan 28, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2019
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.
Jan 29, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 17, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2481
Introduced in Senate
  • January 28, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2019
    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.


  • January 29, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • September 17, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2481
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3460: End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act
  • S 116-2481: End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act
Advisory bodiesAfricaArgentinaAsiaBrazilChild healthChinaCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug therapyFood assistance and reliefForeign aid and international reliefHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHIV/AIDSIndiaIndonesiaInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternational organizations and cooperationLatin AmericaMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMexicoMiddle EastMultilateral development programsNational Institutes of Health (NIH)Nutrition and dietPest managementPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentSaudi ArabiaSouth AfricaSouth KoreaUnited NationsWater qualityWater use and supplyWomen's healthWorld health

End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act

USA116th CongressHR-826| House 
| Updated: 1/29/2019
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
Jan 28, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2019
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.
Jan 29, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 17, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-2481
Introduced in Senate
  • January 28, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2019
    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.


  • January 29, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • September 17, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-2481
    Introduced in Senate
Christopher H. Smith

Christopher H. Smith

Republican Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (4)
Karen Bass (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Michael T. McCaul (Republican)Jenniffer González-Colón (Republican)

Foreign Affairs Committee, Financial Services Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-3460: End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act
  • S 116-2481: End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesAfricaArgentinaAsiaBrazilChild healthChinaCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDrug therapyFood assistance and reliefForeign aid and international reliefHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHIV/AIDSIndiaIndonesiaInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternational organizations and cooperationLatin AmericaMedical researchMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMexicoMiddle EastMultilateral development programsNational Institutes of Health (NIH)Nutrition and dietPest managementPublic-private cooperationResearch administration and fundingResearch and developmentSaudi ArabiaSouth AfricaSouth KoreaUnited NationsWater qualityWater use and supplyWomen's healthWorld health