US SCR15 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Engrossed on June 28 2011 - 50% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-06-28 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Pending: House Foreign Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

Supports the ideals of World Malaria Day, including the achievable target of ending malaria deaths by 2015. Recognizes the importance of reducing malaria to improve child and maternal health, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Commends the progress made toward reducing global malaria deaths and prevalence, particularly through the efforts of the President's Malaria Initiative and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Welcomes ongoing public-private partnerships to research and develop more effective and affordable tools for malaria diagnosis, treatment, and vaccination. Recognizes the goals to combat malaria in the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008. Supports continued U.S. leadership and investment in efforts to combat malaria as a critical part of the President's Global Health Initiative. Encourages members of the international community to sustain and scale up their support for efforts to combat malaria.

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Title

A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day, and reaffirming United States leadership and support for efforts to combat malaria as a critical component of the President's Global Health Initiative.

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History

DateChamberAction
2011-06-28HouseReferred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
2011-06-28HouseMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
2011-06-28HouseReceived in the House.
2011-06-27SenateResolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4132-4133)
2011-06-27SenateS.AMDT.519 Amendment SA 519 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
2011-06-27SenateS.AMDT.519 Amendment SA 519 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator DeMint. (consideration: CR S4132; text: CR S4132)To improve the resolution.
2011-06-27SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4132-4133)
2011-05-18SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 57.
2011-05-18SenateCommittee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
2011-05-17SenateCommittee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
2011-05-05SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2747)

Same As/Similar To

HCR49 (Same As) 2011-08-02 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights.
SR429 (Related) 2012-07-10 - Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR S4833)

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