H.R. 1660 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Global Health Innovation Act of 2017
H.R. 1660 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Mar 21, 2017, sponsored by Albio Sires with 19 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 21, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 19
- Policy area
- International Affairs
- Public law
- Public Law 115-411
What it does
Global Health Innovation Act of 2017 This bill directs the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to report to Congress, annually for four years, on the development and use of global health innovations in USAID programs, projects, and activities.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Albio Sires (D-NJ). Co-sponsors: 11 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 21, 2017
- Passed the HouseJan 18, 2018
- Passed the SenateDec 20, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentDec 27, 2018
- Became lawJan 3, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-411. (Jan 3, 2019)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jan 18, 2018 · Passed423–3
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Global Health Innovation Act of 2017House · Jan 18, 2018
Other International Affairs bills in the 115th Congress
- H.R. 534: U.S. Wants to Compete for a World Expo Act
- H.R. 3364: Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act
- S. 1141: Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017
- S. 371: Department of State Authorities Act, Fiscal Year 2017, Improvements Act
- H.R. 535: Taiwan Travel Act
- H.R. 3445: AGOA and MCA Modernization Act
- S. 447: Justice for Uncompensated Survivors Today (JUST) Act of 2017
- H.R. 2061: North Korean Human Rights Reauthorization Act of 2017
- S. 2779: Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Amendment Act of 2018
- H.R. 2259: Sam Farr and Nick Castle Peace Corps Reform Act of 2018
Committees
- Foreign Relations Committee
- Foreign Affairs Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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