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- H.R.2897
H.R.2897: Neglected Infections of Impoverished Americans Act of 2015
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 25, 2015
- Latest Major Action June 26, 2015
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (7 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Neglected Infections of Impoverished Americans Act of 2015 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to report to Congress on the epidemiology of, impact of, and appropriate funding required to address neglected diseases of poverty, including Chagas disease, cysticercosis, toxocariasis, toxoplasmosis, trichomoniasis, soil-transmitted helminth infection, and other related diseases. The report should provide the information...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 26, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| June 25, 2015 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| June 25, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Hank Johnson (D-Ga.) |