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End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act
11/1/2022, 1:50 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 3460
End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act
This bill states that it is U.S. policy to support a broad range of activities toward finding cost-effective treatment for, and eliminating, neglected tropical diseases in order to improve the economic and social well-being of all people.
The bill defines neglected tropical diseases as those that disproportionately impact individuals living in extreme poverty, especially in developing countries, and includes Chagas disease, dengue fever, and leprosy.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3460
Bill HR 3460 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 25, 2019. Bill HR 3460 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 25, 2019. Bill HR 3460's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. as of December 4, 2019
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3460
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
7Democrat Cosponsors
6Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3460
Primary Policy Focus
International AffairsPotential Impact Areas
- Africa
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Child health
- Drug therapy
- Elementary and secondary education
- Foreign aid and international relief
- HIV/AIDS
- Health programs administration and funding
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- International organizations and cooperation
- Medical research
- Multilateral development programs
- Natural disasters
- Nutrition and diet
- Public-private cooperation
- Research and development
- Solid waste and recycling
- United Nations
- Water quality
- Women's health
- World health
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3460
End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act
End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act
To facilitate effective research on and treatment of neglected tropical diseases through coordinated international efforts.
End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act
End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3460
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