S. 3212 · 115th Congress
End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Sherrod Brown
- Introduced
- 2018-07-12
- Latest action
- 2018-07-12 · Introduced in Senate
Summary
End Neglected Tropical Diseases Act
This bill expands programs to address neglected tropical diseases, 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.