US HR467 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 13-1)
Status: Introduced on June 27 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-07-17 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
Pending: House Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 27 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-07-17 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations.
Pending: House Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
This resolution reaffirms the important role of local frontline health workers in promoting global health, specifically in the aftermath of humanitarian and public health crises. The resolution calls on relevant federal agencies to implement certain measures in order to strengthen the frontline health workforce.
Title
Recognizing the essential contributions of frontline health workers to strengthening the United States national security and economic prosperity, sustaining and expanding progress on global health, and saving the lives of millions of women, men, and children around the world.
Sponsors
| Rep. Nita Lowey [D-NY] | Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart [R-FL] | Rep. Gwen Moore [D-WI] | Rep. Sean Maloney [D-NY] |
| Rep. Norma Torres [D-CA] | Rep. Grace Meng [D-NY] | Rep. David Price [D-NC] | Rep. James Langevin [D-RI] |
| Rep. Derek Kilmer [D-WA] | Rep. C.A. Ruppersberger [D-MD] | Rep. Joyce Beatty [D-OH] | Rep. Jesus Garcia [D-IL] |
| Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz [D-FL] | Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-07-17 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations. |
| 2019-06-27 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
| 2019-06-27 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Conflicts and wars
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Employment and training programs
Foreign aid and international relief
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International affairs
Medical education
Natural disasters
Worker safety and health
World health
Congressional tributes
Disaster relief and insurance
Employment and training programs
Foreign aid and international relief
Health care coverage and access
Health personnel
Health programs administration and funding
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International affairs
Medical education
Natural disasters
Worker safety and health
World health
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/467/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres467/BILLS-116hres467ih.pdf |
