H.R. 826: End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act

116th Congress · introduced 2019-01-28 · Health · Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Where it came from: introduced 2019-01-28 · official record
Who proposed it: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] · what a sponsor is
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Official title

End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act

Plain summary

End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act This bill expands programs to address neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), which are infections caused by pathogens, including viruses, microbes, and helminths (parasitic worms), that disproportionately impact individuals living in extreme poverty, especially in developing countries. Examples include dengue, leprosy, and rabies. The bill sets forth certain priorities for the NTDs Program of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), including the coordination of program activities with other USAID development sectors regarding (1) education; (2) food security; and (3) water, sanitation, and hygiene. The bill also directs the Department of State and the President to encourage foreign governments and international entities (e.g., the World Bank Institute) to address NTDs. Additionally, the Department of Health and Human Services must take a series of actions relating to NTDs, including promoting initiatives in international forums and establishing a panel to address worm infections. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention may award grants to support centers of excellence for research, training, and treatment regarding NTDs, including Ebola.

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End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act

Source: Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)

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Officials and money

Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] · 4 cosponsors

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Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), Michael T. McCaul (R-TX)

Sponsor's campaign money: Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4] reported raising $797,217 (2025–2026). Details. Shown for context only; it does not mean any donor supported this bill.

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Congressional Research Service summary (Introduced in House)
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Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-116hr826.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/116/hr>

Record fed-us-cong116-hr826 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong116 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong116