H.R. 5022 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Stop Tuberculosis (TB) Now Act of 2006
H.R. 5022 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Mar 28, 2006, sponsored by Sherrod Brown with 85 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 28, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 85
- Policy area
- International Affairs
What it does
Stop Tuberculosis (TB) Now Act of 2006 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to require (currently, authorizes) the President to furnish assistance for tuberculosis (TB) prevention, treatment, and elimination. Gives priority to activities described in the Stop TB Strategy (as defined by this Act). Revises related fund use provisions.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sherrod Brown (D-OH). Co-sponsors: 70 Democrats, 14 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 28, 2006
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman . (Apr 19, 2006)
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- S. 1988: A bill to authorize the transfer of items in the War Reserves Stockpile for Allies, Korea.
- H.R. 972: Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2005
- H.R. 2017: Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2005
- S. 1184: A bill to waive the passport fees for a relative of a deceased member of the Armed Forces…
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