STOP Neglected Diseases of Poverty Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
This bill, S. 5564, is titled "A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out activities relating to neglected diseases of poverty." Introduced by Senator Cory Booker, a Democrat from New Jersey, the bill's stated purpose is to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to undertake specific actions concerning diseases that disproportionately affect impoverished populations.
The bill, as introduced, would impact activities related to neglected diseases of poverty by authorizing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct programs and initiatives. The specific nature of these activities is not detailed in the information provided, as the full text of the bill has not yet been published.
Currently, S. 5564 is in its initial stage of the legislative process. It has been introduced in the 119th Congress. The next steps would involve further consideration by Congress, which could include committee review, debate, and potential amendments before any vote is taken on the bill.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does S. 5564 do?
- This bill, S. 5564, is titled "A bill to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to carry out activities relating to neglected diseases of poverty." Introduced by Senator Cory Booker, a Democrat from New Jersey, the bill's stated purpose is to allow the Secretary of Health and Human Services to undertake specific actions concerning diseases that disproportionately affect impoverished populations. The bill, as introduced, would impact activities related to neglected diseases of poverty by authorizing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct programs and initiatives. The specific nature of these activities is not detailed in the information provided, as the full text of the bill has not yet been published. Currently, S. 5564 is in its initial stage of the legislative process. It has been introduced in the 119th Congress. The next steps would involve further consideration by Congress, which could include committee review, debate, and potential amendments before any vote is taken on the bill.
- Has S. 5564 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5564. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5564?
- S. 5564 was sponsored by Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ] (D-NJ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5564?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (24 Sep 2026).
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