Congressional Action and Events from the Kaiser Family Foundation's US Global Health Policy Tracker

S. 1138 - Prize Fund for HIV/AIDS Act

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Among other things, the proposed bill would establish a "Prize Fund for HIV/AIDS" aimed at incentivizing research and development of new medicines for HIV/AIDS.

S. 1137 - Medical Innovation Prize Fund Act

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Among other things, the proposed bill would establish a "Medical Innovation Prize Fund" aimed at incentivizing research and development of new medicines and would dedicate a percentage of the prize fu. . .

H.R. 2112 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The proposed bill would authorize $1.04 billion for international food aid through the P.L. 480 Title II Grants Program (Food for Peace) and an additional $180.0 million for the McGovern-Dole Internat. . .

H.R. 2144 - 21st Century Global Health Technology Act

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The proposed bill would codify the "Health Technology Program" at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and direct the program to "develop, advance, and introduce affordable, . . .

H.R. 1880 - Status Report on the 30th Anniversary of HIV/AIDS Act

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Among other things, the proposed bill would require the President to provide to Congress and make publically available "a report on the status of international progress towards achieving universal acc. . .

H.Res. 261 - Expressing commitment to the objectives of the Program of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Among other things, the proposed resolution states "that the House of Representatives--(1) remains committed to the goals and objectives of the Cairo Consensus, as set forth at the International Confe. . .

H.R. 2059 - To prohibit funding to the United Nations Population Fund

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The proposed bill would prohibit U.S. funding to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA).

GAO Report - International School Feeding: USDA's Oversight of the McGovern-Dole Food for Education Program Needs Improvement

Thu, 19 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

In this report, the GAO examined the McGovern-Dole Food for Education Program (MGD) including "(1) USDA’s oversight of the MGD Program and (2) the extent to which USDA has addressed the program’s inte. . .

GAO Report - International Food Assistance: Better Nutrition and Quality Control Can Further Improve U.S. Food Aid

Thu, 12 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

In this report, the GAO assessed and provided recommendations on "U.S. efforts to (1) meet the nutritional needs of intended recipients and (2) maintain the quality of commodities throughout the food . . .

House Appropriations Committee Chairman announces FY 2012 spending levels

Wed, 11 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

House Committee on Appropriations Chairman Harold Rogers (R-KY, 5th) announced the spending levels, or 302(b) allocations, for fiscal year 2012. A 302(b) funding allocation is provided to each appropr. . .

H.Con.Res. 49 - Supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day, and reaffirming United States leadership and support for efforts to combat malaria as a critical component of the President's Global Health Initiative

Mon, 09 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Among other things, the proposed resolution states that Congress "supports the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day," "reaffirms the goals and commitments to combat malaria in the Tom Lantos and Henr. . .

S.Con.Res. 15 - Supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day, and reaffirming United States leadership and support for efforts to combat malaria as a critical component of the President's Global Health Initiative

Mon, 09 May 2011 04:00:00 GMT

H.Res.217 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Global Child Nutrition Month

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Among other things, the resolution states that the House of Representatives "supports the goals and ideals of Global Child Nutrition Month."

H.Res.217 - Supporting the goals and ideals of Global Child Nutrition Month

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Among other things, the resolution states that the House of Representatives "supports the goals and ideals of Global Child Nutrition Month."

Summary of the FY11 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 1473)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Representative Harold Rogers (R-KY, 5th) introduced the "Department of Defense and Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011" (H.R. 1473) authorizing appropriations for the remaining six months of. . .

Summary of the FY11 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 1473)

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Senator Lugar releases report entitled "Fraud and Abuse of Global Fund Investments at Risk Without Greater Transparency"

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, released a minority staff report entitled, "Fraud and Abuse of Global Fund Investments at Risk Without Greate. . .

Senator Lugar releases report entitled "Fraud and Abuse of Global Fund Investments at Risk Without Greater Transparency"

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT

H.R. 1363 - Department of Defense and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT

The proposed bill would amend the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011 (Public Law #111-242) to extend authorized fiscal year 2011 appropriations through April 15, 2011 (the proposed bill would authori. . .

H.R. 1363 - Department of Defense and Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2011

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 04:00:00 GMT

Governance, Democracy, Human Rights, and the Millennium Challenge Corporation in Africa: The FY2012 Proposed Budget

Mon, 09 May 2011 20:26:42 GMT

This hearing of the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights will include testimony from Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Johnnie Carson; U.S. Agency for International . . .

Assessing the FY 2012 Budget for Africa

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:12:47 GMT

This hearing of the Subcommittee on African Affairs will include testimony from Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, Johnnie Carson, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Depu. . .

International Development Policy

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 13:02:12 GMT

This hearing of the Full Committee will include testimony from U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah and U.S. Millennium Challenge Corporation CEO Daniel Yohan. . .

Budget Hearing - US Agency for International Development (USAID) - Administrator

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 12:52:31 GMT

This hearing of the Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs will include testimony from USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah.

Budget Hearing - Global Health and HIV/AIDS Programs - US AIDS Coordinator and Deputy Assistant Administrator for Global Health at USAID

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:55:43 GMT

This hearing of the Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs will include testimony from Ambassador Eric Goosby, U.S. AIDS Coordinator and Amie Batson, Deputy Assistant Administ. . .

Budget Hearing - US Agency for International Development (USAID) - Administrator

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 13:49:56 GMT

This hearing of the Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs will include testimony from USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah. Learn more about the hearing here.

The Agency for International Development and the Millennium Challenge Corporation: Fiscal Year 2012 Budget Requests and Future Directions in Foreign Assistance

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:22:00 GMT

The President's FY 2012 Defense and International Affairs Budget

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 21:17:03 GMT

This hearing of the Full Committee will include testimony from Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Thomas Nides. Learn more about the hearing here.

Budget Hearing - Department of Health and Human Services - Secretary of Health and Human Services

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:57:55 GMT

This hearing of the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies will include testimony from Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius. Learn more a. . .

Budget Hearing - Department of State - Secretary of State -- RESCHEDULED

Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:54:40 GMT

This hearing of the Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs will include testimony from Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Learn more about the hearing here.

Budget Hearing - United States Agency for International Development (USAID) - Administrator

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:51:05 GMT

This hearing of the Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs will include testimony from USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah. Learn more about the hearing here.

State Department Training: Investing in the Workforce to Address 21st Century Challenges

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 19:29:08 GMT

The Subcommittee on Oversight of Government Management, the Federal Workforce, and the District of Columbia will hear from two panels (including representatives from the State Department and the Gover. . .

FY 2012 Budget Request for the Department of State and Foreign Operations

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:45:21 GMT

This hearing of the Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs will include testimony from Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Learn more about the hearing here.

National Security & Foreign Policy Priorities in the FY 2012 International Affairs Budget

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:40:51 GMT

This hearing of the Full Committee will include testimony from Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Learn more about the hearing here.

Hearing - Oversight of the State Department and Foreign Operations Programs - Government Accountability Office

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:54:19 GMT

This hearing of the Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs will include testimony from Jacquelyn Williams-Bridgers representing the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Lea. . .

POSTPONED: Budget Hearing - Department of State - Secretary of State

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:48:33 GMT

This hearing of the Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs will include testimony from Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Learn more about the hearing here.

Assessing U.S. Foreign Policy Priorities and Needs Amidst Economic Challenges

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 15:41:40 GMT

This hearing of the Full Committee will include testimony from Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Learn more about the hearing here.

RESCHEDULED - Business Meeting

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 19:40:20 GMT

The Senate Committee on Foreign Relations will hold a business meeting to consider, among other things, S. 2982 - International Violence Against Women Act of 2010 and S. 3688 - International Professio. . .

“Women's Rights Are Human Rights: U.S. Ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW)”

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 19:25:07 GMT

The Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law will hold a hearing to discuss U.S. ratification of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW).

Business Meeting - POSTPONED

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 17:32:56 GMT