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Bill119th CongressFiled Jul 31, 2025International Affairs
S.Res. 358

A resolution honoring the life of Dr. Paul Farmer by recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to adopt a 21st century global health solidarity strategy and take actions to address past and ongoing harms that undermine the health and well-being of people around the world.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 31, 2025)

This resolution expresses the sense that

  • the federal government should adopt a global health solidarity strategy to end medically unnecessary deaths and respond to the full burden of disease in poor countries;
  • the federal government should use laws and diplomatic influence to stop ongoing economic harms to developing countries; and
  • it is the duty of the federal government to issue reparations, including for slavery and colonialism.

What just happenedJul 31, 2025

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5007)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
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  1. Jul 31, 2025IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5007)

    Foreign Relations Committee
  2. Jul 31, 2025IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate