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End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act

Introduced: March 7, 2017 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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Nov 15, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Nov 15, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 17, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 7, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Foreign Affairs, and Financial Services, 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.
Mar 7, 2017
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act

This bill expands programs to address neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), which are infections caused by pathogens, including viruses, microbes, and helminths (parasitic worms), that disproportionately impact individuals living in extreme poverty, especially in developing countries.

The NTDs Program of the U.S. Agency for International Development must incorporate specified priorities, including: (1) conducting monitoring and evaluation of program investments, (2) including morbidity management in treatment plans, (3) addressing additional NTDs recognized as high-burden diseases, and (4) continuing investments in research and development.

The President must direct the U.S. Executive Director at the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development to urge the World Bank Institute to take actions on NTDs, including deworming programs.

The Department of Health and Human Services must: (1) continue to promote the need for NTDs programs and activities through interagency groups and international forums; (2) report to Congress on NTDs in the United States; and (3) establish a panel to evaluate issues relating to worm infections, including potential solutions such as deworming medicines.

The bill authorizes the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to enter into agreements and make grants to support one or more centers of excellence for NTD research, training, and treatment.

What's happening now November 15, 2017

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 6
All 6 Democratic 6