Expressing the sense of Congress that health workers deserve our profound gratitude and respect for their commitments and sacrifices in addressing the Ebola epidemic in West Africa.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Nov 14, 2014)
Honors the commitment, courage, and sacrifices made by medical professionals, health care workers, government officials, military personnel, nongovernmental organizations, members of civil society, faith leaders, and volunteers engaged in the effort to combat Ebola.
Calls on: (1) research and development groups and medical device companies to develop better ways to protect health workers from Ebola infection; and (2) the international community to increase its commitments of resources, services, and personnel to assist affected nations in addressing Ebola.
Remains committed to mobilizing the resources and personnel necessary to fight the spread of Ebola and to protect U.S. national security and global health interests.
Recognizes the need to address long-term solutions to Ebola, including by helping to build resilient public health systems.
What just happenedNov 21, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseNov 14, 2014
- Nov 21, 2014Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Nov 14, 2014IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Nov 14, 2014IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Nov 14, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Nov 14, 2014IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House