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- H.R.4847
H.R.4847: End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 11, 2014
- Latest Major Action June 13, 2014
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (4 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act - Defines "neglected tropical diseases" (NTDs), for purposes of this Act, as infections caused by pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, protozoa, and helminths that disproportionately impact individuals living in extreme poverty, especially in developing countries. Expresses the sense of Congress that the Neglected Tropical Diseases Program of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) should be...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 13, 2014 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| June 11, 2014 |
Referred to House Financial Services
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| June 11, 2014 |
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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| June 11, 2014 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| June 11, 2014 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |