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End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act

USA116th CongressS-2481| Senate 
| Updated: 9/17/2019
Sherrod Brown

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (2)
Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions 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 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.
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Timeline
Sep 17, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Sep 17, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Dec 4, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3460
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • September 17, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 17, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • December 4, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3460
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-826: End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act
  • HR 116-3460: 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 CongressS-2481| Senate 
| Updated: 9/17/2019
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 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.
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Timeline
Sep 17, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Sep 17, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Dec 4, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-3460
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • September 17, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 17, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • December 4, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-3460
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Sherrod Brown

Sherrod Brown

Democratic Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (2)
Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-826: End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act
  • HR 116-3460: 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