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Version 81 · Passed House without amendment · May 2, 2017
Supports the ideals of World Malaria Day.
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 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 in bilateral, multilateral, and private sector efforts to combat malaria and to work with developing countries to create long-term strategies to increase ownership over malaria programs.
Encourages members of the international community to sustain and increase their support for efforts to combat malaria.
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Sen. Wicker, Roger F. [R-MS] · R–MS
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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S2685; text: CR S2682-2683)
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