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A bill to prevent, treat, and cure tuberculosis globally.

Introduced
Jun 11, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Jun 11, 2026

Bill Summary

Funds efforts to prevent, treat, and cure tuberculosis worldwide. Requires the development of a global strategy to combat tuberculosis.

Sponsored By

Todd Young
Republican · Indiana · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Jun 11, 2026
  3. Jun 11, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects people living in areas with high tuberculosis rates, particularly in low-income countries, by potentially increasing their access to tuberculosis treatment and prevention programs. It also impacts global health organizations and researchers working to develop new tuberculosis treatments and cures.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary Topic—
CommitteeCommittee on Foreign Relations
IntroducedJun 11, 2026
Last UpdatedJun 11, 2026
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.