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- H.R.1797
H.R.1797: End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 15, 2015
- Latest Major Action Jan. 7, 2016
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (9 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 15, 2015
Bill Summary
End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act This bill 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. The NTDs Program of the U.S. Agency for International Development must be expanded, including by: (1) adding morbidity...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 7, 2016 |
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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| Jan. 7, 2016 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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| April 17, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| April 15, 2015 |
Referred to House Financial Services
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| April 15, 2015 |
Referred to House Foreign Affairs
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| April 15, 2015 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| April 15, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) |