The resolution says the U.S. should help poorer countries build stronger health systems and prevent deaths that basic care could stop. It also backs debt relief, tax changes, labor rights, and reparations. It is nonbinding, so it does not create programs or funding by itself.
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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. is a Senate bill committee Action. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5007).
Latest action on S.Res. 358: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5007)
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects how the U.S. talks about and could later fund global health work. It matters most for people in low- and middle-income countries, especially people living in poverty, women, and children. It also affects U.S. agencies, lawmakers, global health groups, international lenders, and groups involved in debates over debt, tax rules, labor rights, climate policy, and reparations.
Why this matters: The resolution matters because it says preventable illness and death are tied to weak health systems and unfair economic rules. If Congress or the executive branch later turned these ideas into law, funding, or treaty positions, U.S. global health work could shift in a major way. More money could go toward public systems, health workers, clinics, hospitals, and research for diseases that mostly affect poorer people. The real-world effect is uncertain because the resolution itself does not create programs or funding.
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Officially: 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.
The resolution says the U.S. should help poorer countries build stronger health systems and prevent deaths that basic care could stop. It also backs debt relief, tax changes, labor rights, and reparations. It is nonbinding, so it does not create programs or funding by itself.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend SRES358. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
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Latest: Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S5007) (7/31/2025)
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This page gives you an opportunity to support, oppose, or ask for changes to 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., then contact the elected officials who can act. Modern Action drafts the message from your position and the reasons you select.
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