House
Mar 10, 2009To provide assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers in developing countries, and for other purposes.
Summary
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Newborn, Child, and Mother Survival Act of 2009 - Amends the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize the President to furnish assistance to improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers in developing countries. Directs the President to develop a comprehensive U.S. government strategy to reduce mortality and improve the health of newborns, children, and mothers in developing countries. Establishes the Interagency Task Force on Child Survival and Maternal Health in Developing Countries.
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Introduced(3/10/09)
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Ms. McCollum
House (D) Minnesota – 4
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Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Mar 10, 2009