H.R.528 - Neglected Infections of Impoverished Americans Act of 2011

To require the submission of a report to the Congress on parasitic disease among poor Americans. view all titles (3)

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  • Short: Neglected Infections of Impoverished Americans Act of 2011 as reported to house.
  • Short: Neglected Infections of Impoverished Americans Act of 2011 as introduced.
  • Official: To require the submission of a report to the Congress on parasitic disease among poor Americans. as introduced.

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Henry Johnson

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2/8/2011--Introduced.Neglected Infections of Impoverished Americans Act of 2011 - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to report to Congress on the epidemiology of, impact of, and appropriate funding required to address neglected diseases of poverty, including neglecte
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2/8/2011--Introduced.Neglected Infections of Impoverished Americans Act of 2011 - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to report to Congress on the epidemiology of, impact of, and appropriate funding required to address neglected diseases of poverty, including neglected parasitic diseases such as Chagas disease, cysticercosis, toxocariasis, toxoplasmosis, trichomoniasis, the soil-transmitted helminths, and other related diseases. Requires the report to provide the information necessary to guide future health policy to:
(1) accurately evaluate the current state of knowledge concerning such diseases and define gaps in such knowledge, and
(2) address the threat of such diseases.

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Other bills on the docket include: the Veterinary Public Health Workforce and Education Act (HR 525); the Neglected Infections of Impoverished Americans Act (HR 528); and the Dental Emergency Responder Act (HR 570). The Washington Post talks to Vermont ..

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02/05/12
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CHILDREN'S SLEEPWEAR The SEAFC Board remains supportive of HR 528/730 that has been introduced in Congress and seeks to reinstate the 1972 flame OF DIRECTORS SEATS The SEAFC Board feels that it is ...

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03/22/11
ENGLAND: Still time to file for tax exemption - Barrow Journal

Smith, HR 528 honors military personnel and commends the dedicated efforts of the United States Army Human Resources Command and the USO in support of military personnel and their families. The resolution also conveys ...

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03/02/11
WashingtonWatch.com - H.R. 528, The Neglected Infections of ...

U.S. Congress: H.R. 528, The Neglected Infections of Impoverished Americans Act of 2011.

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