Global WASH in Healthcare Facilities Act of 2023
2/6/2024, 8:15 AMSummary of Bill HR 5545
Bill 118 hr 5545, also known as the Global WASH in Healthcare Facilities Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of improving water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) conditions in healthcare facilities around the world. The bill recognizes the importance of access to clean water, proper sanitation, and good hygiene practices in healthcare settings in order to prevent the spread of diseases and improve overall health outcomes.The Global WASH in Healthcare Facilities Act of 2023 seeks to address the lack of adequate WASH infrastructure in healthcare facilities in low and middle-income countries by providing funding and technical assistance to support the implementation of WASH programs. The bill also calls for the development of guidelines and standards for WASH in healthcare facilities, as well as the monitoring and evaluation of WASH programs to ensure their effectiveness.
Furthermore, the legislation emphasizes the importance of collaboration between governments, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders in order to achieve sustainable improvements in WASH conditions in healthcare facilities. By investing in WASH infrastructure and promoting good hygiene practices, the Global WASH in Healthcare Facilities Act of 2023 aims to improve the quality of healthcare services and ultimately save lives. Overall, Bill 118 hr 5545 is a significant step towards addressing the global health challenges posed by inadequate WASH conditions in healthcare facilities, and represents a bipartisan effort to promote public health and well-being on a global scale.
Congressional Summary of HR 5545
Global WASH in Healthcare Facilities Act of 2023
This bill requires the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to implement an action plan to increase global access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) in healthcare facilities. USAID shall develop and submit to Congress such an action plan to (1) increase access to safe water in healthcare facilities; (2) enable handwashing at all points of care; (3) provide for the safe segregation, treatment, and disposal of healthcare and human waste; and (4) promote WASH behavior change.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5545
Bill HR 5545 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 18, 2023. Bill HR 5545 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 18, 2023. Bill HR 5545's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. as of September 18, 2023Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5545
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
13Democrat Cosponsors
10Republican Cosponsors
3Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5545
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International AffairsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5545
Global WASH in Healthcare Facilities Act of 2023Global WASH in Healthcare Facilities Act of 2023To authorize an Action Plan for United States foreign assistance to developing countries to increase access to sustainable safe water, sanitation, and hygiene in healthcare facilities, promote stronger health systems and sustainable health infrastructure, build capacity of health workers, and promote the safety of health workers and patients, especially women and girls, and for other purposes.Comments
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