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Bill113th CongressFiled Nov 13, 2014International Affairs
S.Res. 578

A resolution supporting the role of the United States in ensuring children in the world's poorest countries have access to vaccines and immunization through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance.

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What it doesSummary reported to senate without amendment (Dec 4, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Commends the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI Alliance), the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Bank, civil society, the private sector, faith-based organizations, implementing countries, and the international community on the progress made in reducing child mortality through the increased availability of vaccines.

Supports the ideals and goals of the GAVI Alliance.

Recognizes that the United States, in addition to being an important donor, is a critical technical partner to the GAVI Alliance.

Encourages the continued use of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) global immunization resources.

Encourages continued U.S. and international commitment and investment, through the GAVI Alliance, in the global effort to ensure that children in developing nations have access to vaccines and immunizations.

What just happenedDec 4, 2014

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 614.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ](D-NJ)Sponsor
17 cosponsors13 D4 R
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  • Reported to SenateDec 4, 2014
  • Introduced in SenateNov 13, 2014
  1. Dec 4, 2014Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 614.

  2. Dec 4, 2014Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

  3. Dec 4, 2014Committee14000

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Reported by Senator Menendez without amendment and with a preamble. Without written report.

  4. Dec 4, 2014Committee

    Committee on Foreign Relations. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

  5. Nov 13, 2014IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5995-5996)

  6. Nov 13, 2014IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate without amendmentDec 4, 201480

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Commends the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI Alliance), the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Bank, civil society, the private sector, faith-based organizations, implementing countries, and the international community on the progress made in reducing child mortality through the increased availability of vaccines.

Supports the ideals and goals of the GAVI Alliance.

Recognizes that the United States, in addition to being an important donor, is a critical technical partner to the GAVI Alliance.

Encourages the continued use of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) global immunization resources.

Encourages continued U.S. and international commitment and investment, through the GAVI Alliance, in the global effort to ensure that children in developing nations have access to vaccines and immunizations.

Introduced in SenateNov 13, 2014

Commends the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunisation (GAVI Alliance), the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF), the World Health Organization (WHO), the World Bank, civil society, the private sector, faith-based organizations, implementing countries, and the international community on the progress made in reducing child mortality through the increased availability of vaccines.

Supports the ideals and goals of the GAVI Alliance.

Recognizes that the United States, in addition to being an important donor, is a critical technical partner to the GAVI Alliance.

Encourages the continued use of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) global immunization resources.

Encourages continued U.S. and international commitment and investment, through the GAVI Alliance, in the global effort to ensure that children in developing nations have access to vaccines and immunizations.

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