US SR119 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on April 25 2013 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2013-04-25 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3060; text as passed Senate: CR S3047-3048)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Supports the ideals of World Malaria Day, including the 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 prevalence and deaths, particularly through the efforts of the President's Malaria Initiative and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Welcomes public-private partnerships to 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 in bilateral, multilateral, and private sector efforts to combat malaria and to work with developing countries to create long-term strategies to increase ownership over malaria programs. Encourages members of the international community to sustain and scale up their support for efforts to combat malaria.

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Title

A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day.

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History

DateChamberAction
2013-04-25SenateSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3060; text as passed Senate: CR S3047-3048)

Same As/Similar To

HCR35 (Same As) 2013-04-23 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
SR426 (Related) 2014-05-20 - Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 382.
HR570 (Related) 2014-06-10 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights and International Organizations.

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