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Calling on the United States and international donors to prioritize children, including the efforts of UNICEF, in COVID-19 rebuilding efforts.

12/30/2022, 3:18 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 853

Bill 117 H.Res. 853, titled "Calling on the United States and international donors to prioritize children, including the efforts of UNICEF, in COVID-19 rebuilding efforts," is a resolution introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this resolution is to urge the United States and other international donors to prioritize the needs of children, particularly in the context of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The resolution specifically highlights the important role that organizations like UNICEF play in providing critical support and assistance to children around the world. UNICEF, the United Nations Children's Fund, is known for its work in providing healthcare, education, and protection to children in need, especially during times of crisis such as the current pandemic.

The resolution emphasizes the importance of ensuring that children are not left behind in the efforts to rebuild and recover from the impacts of COVID-19. It calls on the United States and other donors to allocate resources and support to programs and initiatives that specifically benefit children, including those led by UNICEF. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 853 underscores the importance of prioritizing the well-being and future of children in the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It highlights the critical role that organizations like UNICEF play in providing essential services and support to vulnerable children, and calls on governments and donors to ensure that children are at the forefront of rebuilding efforts.

Congressional Summary of HRES 853

This resolution calls on the United States to increase support for and work with international partners, including the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), to address the education and health needs of every child as the world recovers and rebuilds from the global pandemic.

The resolution urges the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development, and other agencies to work with UNICEF and other partners to reimagine basic education programs in foreign assistance and to ensure access across childhood from the earliest years through adolescence.

The resolution urges the U.S. government to reinforce its diplomatic efforts with the international community to increase global support for the pandemic response in low- and middle-income countries, especially to promote greater vaccine equity across sub-Saharan Africa.

Finally, the resolution urges the United States to support Giga, a global initiative to connect every school to the internet and every young person to educational resources and opportunities.

Current Status of Bill HRES 853

Bill HRES 853 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 14, 2021. Bill HRES 853 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 14, 2021.  Bill HRES 853's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on International Development, International Organizations and Global Corporate Social Impact. as of February 22, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 853

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 853

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Potential Impact Areas

- Africa
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Child health
- Diplomacy, foreign officials, Americans abroad
- Educational technology and distance education
- Elementary and secondary education
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Foreign aid and international relief
- Health care coverage and access
- Immunology and vaccination
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- International organizations and cooperation
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Preschool education
- Teaching, teachers, curricula
- United Nations
- World health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 853

Calling on the United States and international donors to prioritize children, including the efforts of UNICEF, in COVID-19 rebuilding efforts.
Calling on the United States and international donors to prioritize children, including the efforts of UNICEF, in COVID-19 rebuilding efforts.

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