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A concurrent resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day, and reaffirming United States leadership and support for efforts to combat malaria as a critical component of the President's Global Health Initiative.

Introduced: May 5, 2011 Introduced by: Coons, Christopher A. Democratic · Delaware See on congress.gov
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Jun 28, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Jun 28, 2011
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Jun 28, 2011
Received in the House.
Jun 27, 2011
Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S4132-4133)
Jun 27, 2011
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate with an amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S4132-4133)
Jun 27, 2011
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4132-4133)
May 18, 2011
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 57.
May 18, 2011
Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Kerry without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.
May 17, 2011
Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
May 5, 2011
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2747)
May 5, 2011
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Supports the ideals of World Malaria Day, including the achievable 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 deaths and prevalence, particularly through the efforts of the President's Malaria Initiative and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria.

Welcomes ongoing public-private partnerships to research and 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 and investment in efforts to combat malaria as a critical part of the President's Global Health Initiative.

Encourages members of the international community to sustain and scale up their support for efforts to combat malaria.

What's happening now June 28, 2011

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 2 Republican 2