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Supporting the goals and ideals of May 23 as the "International Day to End Obstetric Fistula" to significantly raise awareness and intensify actions towards ending obstetric fistula. [HR-747]
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Supporting the goals and ideals of May 23 as the "International Day to End Obstetric Fistula" to significantly raise awareness and intensify actions towards ending obstetric fistula. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the International Day to End Obstetric Fistula to significantly raise awareness and intensify actions towards ending obstetric fistula (a childbirth injury).
Sponsored by: Rep. James P. McGovern
Introduced In House on 05/24/2016
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Recognizing the importance of cancer research and the contributions of scientists, clinicians, cancer survivors and other patient advocates across the United States who are dedicated to finding a cure for cancer, and supporting the designation of May 2016 as "National Cancer Research Month". [HR-717]
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Recognizing the importance of cancer research and the contributions of scientists, clinicians, cancer survivors and other patient advocates across the United States who are dedicated to finding a cure for cancer, and supporting the designation of May 2016 as "National Cancer Research Month". Expresses support for the designation of National Cancer Research Month.
Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/06/2016
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Recognizing and supporting the goals of "World Sleep Day", on March 18, 2016. [HR-654]
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Recognizing and supporting the goals of "World Sleep Day", on March 18, 2016. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of World Sleep Day to raise awareness of sleep disorders and to reduce the burden of sleep problems on society. Applauds the goals and approaches of the World Sleep Society to advance sleep health by promoting and encouraging education, research, and patient care, particularly where the practice of sleep medicine is less developed. Encourages members of the international community to promote the advancement of sleep health.
Sponsored by: Rep. Richard L. Hanna
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/25/2016
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Expressing support for the designation of February 29, 2016, as "Rare Disease Day". [HR-627]
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Expressing support for the designation of February 29, 2016, as "Rare Disease Day". Expresses support for: (1) the designation of Rare Disease Day; and (2) a national and global commitment to developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for rare diseases and disorders.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/04/2016
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Recognizing the important contribution and added value of mental health and psychosocial support services and the importance of building such capacity in humanitarian and development contexts. [HR-474]
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Recognizing the important contribution and added value of mental health and psychosocial support services and the importance of building such capacity in humanitarian and development contexts. Affirms the continued support of the United States for making resources available to provide mental health and psychosocial support services and build capacity in low-resource settings and in conflict- and crisis-affected countries. Recognizes the importance of trained mental health workers in restoring functioning, enhancing well-being, and saving lives through
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Sponsored by: Rep. Grace F. Napolitano
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 10/16/2015
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Expressing support for designation of October 2, 2015, as "World MRSA Day". [HR-439]
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Expressing support for designation of October 2, 2015, as "World MRSA Day". Expresses support for the designation of World MRSA Day and International MRSA Testing Week. (MRSA is an acronym for methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus, which causes deadly infections in patients in health care facilities and within communities.)
Sponsored by: Rep. Janice D. Schakowsky
Introduced In House on 09/24/2015
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Recognizing the importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving the lives of women and children, and for other purposes. [HR-419]
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Recognizing the importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving the lives of women and children, and for other purposes. Reaffirms the critical role of frontline health workers in achieving core global health goals, including ending preventable child and maternal deaths, ensuring global health security, and achieving an AIDS-free generation. Commends the progress made by the United States in helping to build local capacity and to save lives in the world's most vulnerable communities by training and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Introduced In House on 09/15/2015
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Recognizing the progress made and challenges still faced by people living with albinism in East Africa. [HR-406]
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Recognizing the progress made and challenges still faced by people living with albinism in East Africa. Commends the governments of East Africa that have made advances in improving the lives of people with albinism. Urges the U.S. government to work with the governments of East Africa and non-governmental organizations to address violence against people with albinism. Calls upon governments in East Africa to: (1) ensure the prohibition of torture and ill-treatment of people with albinism; (2) promote access to adequate health care, employment, education,
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Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights And International Organizations. on 08/20/2015
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Recognizing July 28, 2015, as "World Hepatitis Day". [HR-390]
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Recognizing July 28, 2015, as "World Hepatitis Day". Recognizes World Hepatitis Day. Expresses support for broad access to hepatitis treatments and for raising awareness of the risks and consequences of undiagnosed hepatitis infections. Calls for a robust governmental and public health response to protect the health of the 5 million people in the United States and 400 million people worldwide who suffer from chronic viral hepatitis.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 07/31/2015
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Recognizing the importance of a continued commitment to ending pediatric AIDS worldwide. [HR-265]
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Recognizing the importance of a continued commitment to ending pediatric AIDS worldwide. Recognizes that prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV is critical to stopping the spread of HIV worldwide and that the fight to eliminate pediatric HIV worldwide has been a priority for more than 13 years. Supports providing women with HIV counseling and testing services and dramatically scaling up pediatric treatment of HIV.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/22/2015
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Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost their lives, and expressing continued solidarity with the Haitian people. [HR-25]
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Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost their lives, and expressing continued solidarity with the Haitian people. Honors: (1) those who lost their lives due to the tragic earthquake of January 12, 2010; and (2) the sacrifice of the men and women of the government of Haiti, the U.S. government, the United Nations (U.N.), and the international community for their response to the calamity. Expresses solidarity with the people of Haiti as they work to rebuild their neighborhoods, livelihoods,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Western Hemisphere. on 02/11/2015
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Recognizing the importance of vaccinations and immunizations in the United States. [HR-117]
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Recognizing the importance of vaccinations and immunizations in the United States. Commends the international community, global and domestic health organizations, the private sector, school and community leaders, and faith-based organizations for bolstering global and domestic health through vaccination. Affirms vaccines save lives and are essential to public health, and economic and national security. Recognizes that the lack of vaccination can cause a public health crisis, and that there is no credible evidence to show that vaccines cause life-threatening
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/20/2015
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Expressing support for the designation of February 28, 2015, as "Rare Disease Day". [HR-109]
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Expressing support for the designation of February 28, 2015, as "Rare Disease Day". Expresses support for: (1) the designation of Rare Disease Day; and (2) a national and global commitment to developing new treatments, diagnostics, and cures for rare diseases and disorders.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/13/2015
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Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations. [HCR-77]
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Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations. Recognizes: (1) the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations (U.N.), and (2) the critical role it plays in maintaining international peace. Applauds the U.N. for: (1) its leadership in addressing global health crises, including the global fight against HIV/AIDS; and (2) its response to humanitarian crises, which resulted in escalation of displacements in countries such as Syria, Iraq, South Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria, Liberia, and Cote d'Ivoire. Commends
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 09/16/2015
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Operation United Assistance Tax Exclusion Act of 2015 [HB-694]
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Operation United Assistance Tax Exclusion Act of 2015 Provides for a tax exclusion of compensation paid to a member of the Armed Forces serving in Operation United Assistance in the Ebola virus disease outbreak area (i.e., Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, and any other region designated as experiencing a widespread Ebola virus disease outbreak). Requires that such service member undergo a program of at least 21 days of controlled monitoring upon return from the outbreak area.
Sponsored by: Rep. Beto O'Rourke
Introduced In House on 02/03/2015
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 [HB-5926]
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Provides FY2017 appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and several related agencies. Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2017 TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Provides FY2017 appropriations for agencies and programs within the Department of Labor. Provides appropriations to the Employment and Training Administration for: Training and Employment Services, the Job Corps, Community Service Employment
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The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 114-699, By Mr. Cole. on 07/22/2016
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2017 [HB-5912]
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2017 Provides FY2017 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. Provides appropriations to the State Department for: Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. Provides appropriations for Related Agencies and Related Programs, including: the Broadcasting Board of Governors, the Asia Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust
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Sponsored by: Rep. Kay Granger
The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 114-693, By Ms. Granger. on 07/15/2016
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International Human Rights Defense Act of 2015 [HB-590]
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International Human Rights Defense Act of 2015 Directs the Secretary of State to establish in the Department of State's Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor a Special Envoy for the Human Rights of LGBT Peoples who shall: direct U.S. government efforts regarding the human rights of LGBT people (lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender); represent the United States in diplomatic matters relevant to the human rights of LGBT people, including discrimination and violence against LGBT people; serve as the principal advisor to the Secretary of State
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Sponsored by: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights And International Organizations. on 02/11/2015
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Equal Rights and Access for the Women of South Sudan Act [HB-57]
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Equal Rights and Access for the Women of South Sudan Act Requires that activities carried out by the United States in South Sudan relating to governance, post-conflict reconstruction and development, police and military training, and refugee relief and assistance support the human rights of women and their full political, social, and economic participation.
Sponsored by: Rep. Sheila Jackson-Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, Global Human Rights And International Organizations. on 02/11/2015
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Special Global Partnership with India Act of 2016 [HB-5387]
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Special Global Partnership with India Act of 2016 This bill directs the President to take specified actions to advance the U.S.-India relationship, which shall include: (1) strategic, commercial, and defense dialogues; (2) development of advanced technology programs, including cyber security cooperation; and (3) enhanced scientific and military cooperation. The Department of Defense may enter into pilot programs to enhance India's capabilities in: (1) border, maritime, and aviation security; (2) explosives detection; (3) humanitarian and disaster
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eliot L. Engel
Referred To The Subcommittee On Trade. on 06/16/2016