Proposed Amendment for Malaria Medication Report

The Frame

What this does

This amendment, if enacted, would require the Secretary of State to produce a formal analysis of malaria prevention strategies for diplomats and military personnel within 180 days of the bill's passage.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Department of State

The agency is tasked with producing the required report in consultation with the Department of Defense.

Department of Defense

The agency is required to consult on the report and provide data regarding its malaria research and medication usage.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Senator Shaheen has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill requiring a federal report on the use of malaria medication. The report would analyze current usage by the State Department and Department of Defense and identify potential expansion opportunities within the President's Malaria Initiative.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment require?

It requires the Secretary of State to submit a report analyzing the use of malaria medication for military and diplomatic personnel.

When would this report be due?

The report would be due no later than 180 days after the enactment of the underlying bill, S. 4784.

Why It Matters

This amendment, if enacted, would require the Secretary of State to produce a formal analysis of malaria prevention strategies for diplomats and military personnel within 180 days of the bill's passage.

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Related Legislation

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Senate Scheduling Update for S. 4784

The Senate has agreed to delay the vote on a cloture motion for S. 4784 until after the confirmation vote for the Schwartz nomination. This procedural

Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Focus on Long-Acting Malaria Prevention

The amendment signals a legislative interest in evaluating the transition from traditional malaria prevention to long-acting injectable alternatives for federal personnel.

Department of State Department of Defense

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Foreign Affairs of the House of Representatives“Recipient of the proposed report.”Map →

organizationWalter Reed Army Institute of Research“The Commander of this institute will consult on the report.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Defense“Consulted on the report and involved in malaria research programs.”Map →

organizationDepartment of State“Responsible for submitting the report in consultation with the Department of Def”Map →

personMrs. Shaheen“United States Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

organizationCommittee on Foreign Relations of the Senate“Recipient of the proposed report.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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