H.Res. 734 (112th): Recognizing the importance of frontline health workers toward accelerating progress on global health and saving the lives of women and children, and for other purposes.

Introduced:
Jul 18, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Nita Lowey [D-NY18]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.Res. 135 on Mar 21, 2013. See H.Res. 135 for current action on this subject.

The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. H.Res. stands for House simple resolution.

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Status

This resolution was introduced on July 18, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jul 18, 2012
Referred to Committee Jul 18, 2012
Cosponsors
27 cosponsors (25D, 2R) (show)
Committees

House Foreign Affairs

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Last updated Jul 18, 2012.
4 pages

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7/18/2012--Introduced.
Reaffirms the important role of frontline health workers in saving lives and fostering a healthier and more secure world.
Commends the progress made by the United States in helping to build local capacity and to save lives in the world's most vulnerable communities by training and supporting frontline health care workers.
Calls on all relevant federal agencies to develop a comprehensive health workforce strengthening strategy for increasing access to qualified health workers in developing countries.

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