H.R. 8064 (96th): International Health Act of 1980

Introduced:
Sep 03, 1980 (96th Congress, 1979–1980)
Sponsor:
Rep. Tim Carter [R-KY5]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on September 3, 1980, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Sep 03, 1980
Cosponsors
2 cosponsors (2D) (show)
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

House Foreign Affairs

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Full Title

A bill to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Public Health Service Act to provide for the advancement of international cooperation and assistance in health, and for other purposes.

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9/3/1980--Introduced.
International Health Act of 1980 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to establish the International Health Subcommittee of the Development Coordination Committee which is to develop a comprehensive Federal international health plan. Sets forth the duties of the Subcommittee in developing such Plan. Provides for Subcommittee employment and compensation. Amends the Public Health Service Act to establish an Office of International Health within the Department of Health and Human Services to be responsible for international health activities. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish the Paul G. Rogers International Health Fellowship program to provide health professionals for health programs in developing countries. Establishes the International Health Service Corps, within the Public Health Service, to enhance the capabilities of developing countries in public health, health care delivery, and health care research. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants, upon application, for research and training in health care delivery in developing countries and for health care delivery projects in developing countries. Directs the Secretary to evaluate such activities and annually report to the President and Congress with recommendations.

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