S.Res. 429 (112th): A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day.

Introduced:
Apr 19, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Roger Wicker [R-MS]
Status:
Agreed To (Simple Resolution)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as S.Res. 119 on Apr 25, 2013.

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Status

This simple resolution was agreed to on July 10, 2012. That is the end of the legislative process for a simple resolution.

Progress
Introduced Apr 19, 2012
Referred to Committee Apr 19, 2012
Reported by Committee Jun 19, 2012
Agreed To (Simple Resolution) Jul 10, 2012
Cosponsors
12 cosponsors (7D, 5R) (show)
Committees

Senate Foreign Relations

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Last updated Jun 20, 2012.
5 pages

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7/10/2012--Passed Senate amended.
Supports the ideals of World Malaria Day, including the target of ending malaria deaths by 2015.
Recognizes the importance of reducing malaria to improve child and maternal health, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Commends the progress made toward reducing global malaria prevalence and deaths, particularly through the efforts of the President's Malaria Initiative and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Welcomes ongoing public-private partnerships to develop more effective and affordable tools for malaria diagnosis, treatment, and vaccination.
Recognizes the goals to combat malaria in the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008.
Supports continued U.S. leadership and investment in efforts to combat malaria as a critical part of the President's Global Health Initiative. Encourages members of the international community to sustain and scale up their support for efforts to combat malaria.

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  • Public Law 110-293

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  • 122 Stat. 2918