End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act
Latest action · Jul 12, 2018 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJul 12, 2018
- Passed SenateNot reached
- Passed HouseNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act
This bill expands programs to address neglected tropical diseases, 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.
Cosponsors 2
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Jul 12, 2018.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-NJ | Cory A. Booker | Original | Jul 12, 2018 |
| R-MS | Roger F. Wicker | Original | Jul 12, 2018 |
Actions 2
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jul 12, 2018Introduced in Senate
- Jul 12, 2018Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 1415 | End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act | Related bill | Nov 15, 2017 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Health.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Jul 12, 2018Introduced in Senate
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