HB5545: Global WASH in Healthcare Facilities Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To authorize an Action Plan for United States foreign assistance to developing countries to increase access to sustainable safe water, sanitation, and hygiene in healthcare facilities, promote stronger health systems and sustainable health infrastructure, build capacity of health workers, and promote the safety of health workers and patients, especially women and girls, and for other purposes.
Plain-language summary
This bill directs the U.S. government to create an action plan for foreign aid programs in developing countries. The plan focuses on providing clean water, sanitation, and hygiene services in healthcare facilities like hospitals and clinics. It also aims to strengthen health systems, train health workers, and improve safety for patients and staff, particularly women and girls. The bill is currently introduced in Congress and awaits review.
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HB5545: Global WASH in Healthcare Facilities Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Grace Meng
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (16)
Earl Blumenauer
Darin LaHood
Sheila Jackson-Lee
Andre Carson
James McGovern