Hearing on the International Health Act of 1980 (S. 1424)
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
The hearing record details the legislative intent and expert testimony behind a bill designed to authorize federal funding and administrative frameworks for international health assistance programs.
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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The agency would be responsible for implementing new international health cooperation mandates under the Public Health Service Act.
International health organizations
These entities would be eligible for increased cooperation and assistance as outlined in the proposed amendments.
Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on July 2, 1980, by the Subcommittee on Health and Scientific Research.
- The subject of the hearing was S. 1424, titled the 'International Health Act of 1980'.
- The bill proposes amendments to the Foreign Assistance Act to facilitate international health cooperation.
- The bill proposes amendments to the Public Health Service Act to facilitate international health cooperation.
- The stated purpose of the bill is to advance international cooperation and assistance in health matters.
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Why It Matters
The hearing record details the legislative intent and expert testimony behind a bill designed to authorize federal funding and administrative frameworks for international health assistance programs.
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Expansion of International Health Mandates
The bill represents a formal attempt to integrate international health cooperation into the core mandates of the Public Health Service Act.
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