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US Global Health Strategy: Increasing Aid and Addressing Economic Injustice.

This resolution urges the US government to adopt a 21st-century global health strategy to end preventable deaths worldwide by significantly increasing annual health aid funding to $125 billion. The strategy focuses on strengthening local health systems (staff, infrastructure, supplies) in developing nations. It also calls for addressing systemic economic harms, such as supporting debt cancellation and reforming global financial institutions, to enable developing nations to finance their own universal healthcare.
Key points
Increase annual global health spending to $125 billion to close the financing gap for essential universal health coverage in low-income countries.
Focus aid on strengthening local health systems (staff, infrastructure, supplies) and ensuring new medical technologies are available globally as public goods.
Implement measures to stop economic harms to developing countries, including supporting debt cancellation and fighting tax evasion and illicit financial flows.
Calls for the Federal Government to consider issuing reparations for historical injustices like slavery, colonialism, and climate change responsibility.
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Print number: 118_SRES_95
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Process start date: 2023-03-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution honoring the life of Dr. Paul Farmer by recognizing the duty of the Federal Government to adopt a 21st century global health solidarity strategy and take actions to address past and ongoing harms that undermine the health and well-being of people around the world.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_95.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increase annual global health spending to $125 billion to close the financing gap for essential universal health coverage in low-income countries.
  • Focus aid on strengthening local health systems (staff, infrastructure, supplies) and ensuring new medical technologies are available globally as public goods.
  • Implement measures to stop economic harms to developing countries, including supporting debt cancellation and fighting tax evasion and illicit financial flows.
  • Calls for the Federal Government to consider issuing reparations for historical injustices like slavery, colonialism, and climate change responsibility.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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Health Economy Public Investments