S 850 · 109th Congress · International Affairs
Global Health Corps Act of 2005
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4097-4098)(2005-04-21)
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Global Health Corps Act of 2005 - Establishes the Office of the Global Health Corp within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to assist in improving the health, welfare, and development of communities in foreign countries and regions through the provision of health care personnel, items, and related services. Directs the Secretary of HHS to establish the Global Health Corps to: (1) improve the heath, welfare, and development of communities in select foreign countries and regions; (2) advance U.S. public diplomacy in such locations; and (3) provide individuals in the United States with the opportunity to serve such communities by providing a broad range of needed health care and related services. Requires that Corp participants be available to provide: (1) health care items and related services; (2) preventive care, treatment, and services; (3) veterinary and related services; and (4) sanitation, hygiene, food preparation, and clean water training. Requires the Director of the Global Health Corps to establish and carry out a program to provide members of the Corps with training in a variety of health care disciplines. Requires the head of the Volunteers for Prosperity …
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Cosponsors (4)
2 Democrats2 Republicans