US SB2481 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress

US Congress Senate Bill 2481 (Prior Session Legislation)

Status

Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-1)
Status: Introduced on September 17 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-09-17 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Pending: Senate Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

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.

Title

End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act

History

Date	Chamber	Action
2019-09-17	Senate	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Same As/Similar To

HB826 (Related) 2019-01-29 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HB3460 (Related) 2019-12-04 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.