HR 4222 · 109th Congress · International Affairs

Child Health Investment for Long-term Development (CHILD and Newborn) Act of 2005

Introduced 2005-11-03· Sponsored by Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on International Relations.(2005-11-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Child Health Investment for Long-term Development (CHILD and Newborn) Act of 2005 - Amends the the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to furnish assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers in developing countries, including activities relating to: (1) health systems and medical and health personnel training; (2) health access; (3) pharmaceutical supplies; (4) health education; (5) HIV/AIDS, malaria, and tuberculosis counseling and treatment; and (6) safe water and sanitation access. Directs the President to develop a comprehensive strategy to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers, including reducing newborn, child, and maternal mortality, in developing countries. Establishes the Interagency Task Force on Child Survival and Maternal Health in Developing Countries.…

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Cosponsors (20)

16 Democrats3 Republicans1 Independent