US HR734 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 26-1)
Status: Introduced on July 18 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-07-18 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Reaffirms the important role of frontline health workers in saving lives and fostering a healthier and more secure world. Commends the progress made by the United States in helping to build local capacity and to save lives in the world's most vulnerable communities by training and supporting frontline health care workers. Calls on all relevant federal agencies to develop a comprehensive health workforce strengthening strategy for increasing access to qualified health workers in developing countries.

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Title

Recognizing the importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving the lives of women and children, and for other purposes.

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History

DateChamberAction
2012-07-18HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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