End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act
Sponsored By: Representative Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
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Summary
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.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]
NJ • R
Cosponsors
Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5]
NY • D
Sponsored 3/7/2017
Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2]
GA • D
Sponsored 5/4/2017
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
Sponsored 5/4/2017
Rep. Donovan, Daniel M., Jr. [R-NY-11]
NY • R
Sponsored 6/8/2017
Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37]
CA • D
Sponsored 6/13/2017
Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1]
RI • D
Sponsored 11/14/2017
Rep. Frankel, Lois [D-FL-22]
FL • D
Sponsored 11/15/2017
Rep. Sherman, Brad [D-CA-32]
CA • D
Sponsored 11/15/2017
Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]
CA • D
Sponsored 3/8/2018
Rep. Comstock, Barbara [R-VA-10]
VA • R
Sponsored 7/24/2018
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