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]
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.
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.
Sponsors
Sen. Christopher Coons [D-DE] | Sen. John Boozman [R-AR] | Sen. Benjamin Cardin [D-MD] | Sen. Thad Cochran [R-MS] |
Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL] | Sen. James Inhofe [R-OK] | Sen. Johnny Isakson [R-GA] | Sen. Joseph Lieberman [I-CT] |
Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR] | Sen. Roger Wicker [R-MS] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
---|---|---|
2011-06-28 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. |
2011-06-28 | House | Message on Senate action sent to the House. |
2011-06-28 | House | Received in the House. |
2011-06-27 | Senate | Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4132-4133) |
2011-06-27 | Senate | S.AMDT.519 Amendment SA 519 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent. |
2011-06-27 | Senate | S.AMDT.519 Amendment SA 519 proposed by Senator Reid for Senator DeMint. (consideration: CR S4132; text: CR S4132)To improve the resolution. |
2011-06-27 | Senate | Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4132-4133) |
2011-05-18 | Senate | Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 57. |
2011-05-18 | Senate | Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report. |
2011-05-17 | Senate | Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably. |
2011-05-05 | Senate | Read 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)
SR429 (Related) 2012-07-10 - Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR S4833)
Subjects
Africa
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Foreign aid and international relief
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
HIV/AIDS
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International affairs
Public-private cooperation
Women's health
World health
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Foreign aid and international relief
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
HIV/AIDS
Infectious and parasitic diseases
International affairs
Public-private cooperation
Women's health
World health