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Honoring the life of Dr. Paul Farmer by recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to adopt a 21st-century global health solidarity strategy and take actions to address past and ongoing harms that undermine the health and well-being of people around the world.

3/6/2024, 8:15 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 204

Bill 118 HRES 204, also known as the Honoring the life of Dr. Paul Farmer Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to recognize the contributions of Dr. Paul Farmer to global health and to urge the Federal Government to adopt a 21st-century global health solidarity strategy. The bill emphasizes the importance of addressing past and ongoing harms that have negatively impacted the health and well-being of people worldwide.

The legislation highlights the need for the United States to take action to promote global health equity and to address the underlying factors that contribute to health disparities around the world. It calls for a comprehensive approach that includes collaboration with international partners, investment in health infrastructure, and support for research and innovation in the field of global health.

The bill also emphasizes the importance of recognizing the interconnectedness of health issues and the need for a coordinated and holistic approach to addressing global health challenges. It calls on the Federal Government to prioritize the health and well-being of all people, regardless of their nationality or socioeconomic status. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 204 seeks to honor the legacy of Dr. Paul Farmer and to promote a more inclusive and equitable approach to global health that prioritizes solidarity and cooperation among nations.

Congressional Summary of HRES 204

This resolution expresses the sense that

  • the federal government should adopt a global health solidarity strategy to end medically avertable deaths and respond to the full burden of disease in poor countries;
  • the federal government should use laws and diplomatic influence to stop ongoing economic harms to the global South; and
  • it is the duty of the federal government to issue reparations, including for slavery and colonialism.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 204

Bill HRES 204 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 7, 2023. Bill HRES 204 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 7, 2023.  Bill HRES 204's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of March 7, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 204

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
60
Democrat Cosponsors
60
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 204

Primary Policy Focus

International Affairs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 204

Honoring the life of Dr. Paul Farmer by recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to adopt a 21st-century global health solidarity strategy and take actions to address past and ongoing harms that undermine the health and well-being of people around the world.
Honoring the life of Dr. Paul Farmer by recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to adopt a 21st-century global health solidarity strategy and take actions to address past and ongoing harms that undermine the health and well-being of people around the world.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 204

Janice D. Schakowsky
Janice D. Schakowsky
IllinoisDemocrat
Bonnie Watson Coleman
Bonnie Watson Coleman
New JerseyDemocrat
Juan Vargas
Juan Vargas
CaliforniaDemocrat
David J. Trone
David J. Trone
MarylandDemocrat
Rashida Tlaib
Rashida Tlaib
MichiganDemocrat
Mark Takano
Mark Takano
CaliforniaDemocrat

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