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- H.R.5986
H.R.5986: Neglected Infections of Impoverished Americans Act of 2010
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 30, 2010
- Latest Major Action Sept. 29, 2010
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (11 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Neglected Infections of Impoverished Americans Act of 2010 - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to report to Congress on the epidemiology of, impact of, and appropriate funding required to address neglected diseases of poverty, including neglected parasitic diseases such as Chagas disease, cysticercosis, toxocariasis, toxoplasmosis, trichomoniasis, the soil-transmitted helminths, and other related diseases. Requires the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5986.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| July 30, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) |