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HR 6117 98th Congress House International Affairs American economic assistance Health

A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1985, to provide increased funding for basic health care services in developing countries.

Introduced: August 9, 1984 See on congress.gov
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Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Aug 9, 1984
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Foreign Assistance and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1985 to require that: (1) at least five percent of the funds earmarked for the Agency for International Development shall be available only for the delivery of primary health care services and basic health education, training for health care workers, and medical supplies and equipment for primary health care, with such assistance to be provided through private and voluntary organizations and international organizations wherever appropriate; (2) not more than one-third of the amount allocated for such services may be used in any one country; and (3) funds allocated to carry out these provisions shall remain available until September 30, 1986.

What's happening now August 9, 1984

Referred to House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

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