S 1966 · 111th Congress · International Affairs

Global Child Survival Act of 2009

Introduced 2009-10-28· Sponsored by Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]· Senate

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Enacted
Latest: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11196-11197)(2009-11-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Global Child Survival Act of 2009 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to furnish assistance to reduce mortality and improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers in developing countries and to support efforts to strengthen systems of maternal, newborn, and child health services and link the formal health system with communities. Directs the President to develop a comprehensive strategy to reduce mortality and 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 in Developing Countries.…

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Cosponsors (10)

9 Democrats1 Republican