Bill113th Congress

H.Res. 135

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.

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Introduced
Mar 21, 2013
Origin Chamber
House
Policy Area
International Affairs
Latest Action
Mar 21, 2013

Sponsor

Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17]

Democrat·NY-17
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First Name: NITA
Middle Name: M.
Last Name: LOWEY
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Bill Details

Update Date
Sep 27, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Bill Type
HRES
Resolution Number
135
Congress
113
Introduced Date
Mar 21, 2013
Policy Area
International Affairs
Is Law
No
Mar 21, 2013IntroReferralH11100

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Source: House floor actions

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

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Introduced in House

Source: Library of Congress

Introduced in House· Mar 21, 20130

Reaffirms the important role of frontline health workers in saving lives and fostering a healthier and more secure world.

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 supporting frontline health care workers.

Calls on all relevant federal agencies to develop a comprehensive health workforce strengthening strategy for increasing access to qualified health workers in developing countries.

Foreign Affairs Committee

House· Standing
Congressional tributesEmployment and training programsForeign aid and international reliefHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingMedical educationWorld health

Introduced in House

Mar 21, 2013