Bill · S. 4751· Senate(119-S-4751)
End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 6/11/2026
- Last activity
- 6/11/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- Sponsored by
- Todd Young
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2026. It updates U.S. foreign assistance programs to better prevent, treat, and cure tuberculosis globally. The bill sets specific goals to reduce tuberculosis rates and deaths by 2030. It authorizes the President to provide assistance and prioritize high-quality care, research, and health system strengthening. The legislation also requires regular reports to Congress on the progress of these global health programs. Finally, these new provisions will officially end on January 1, 2033.
Yes· 3 of 19
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+8
The legislation expands global foreign assistance to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of tuberculosis for both adults and children.
Would children be better off under this?+7
The bill explicitly prioritizes active case finding, diagnosis, and treatment for children affected by tuberculosis.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
The legislation directs resources toward high-burden and impoverished populations to reduce treatment and diagnosis costs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2(b)(2)(A)(i) focuses on developing and using innovative new technologies and molecular diagnostics. This could positively impact individuals by allowing for faster diagnoses and more effective treatments for both adults and children.
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Section 2(b)(2)(B)(viii) aims to reduce barriers to treatment and diagnosis costs by requiring access and affordability provisions in relevant grants. This provision helps people by making necessary healthcare more affordable and accessible.
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Section 2(d)(1) establishes concrete goals to reduce the tuberculosis incidence rate by 80 percent and the mortality rate by 90 percent by 2030, based on 2015 levels. This is a positive outcome because it targets saving many lives and greatly reducing the spread of the disease.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no explicit negative impacts or burdens identified for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+7Good For Low Income Households+7Good For Immigrants+6Good For Men+6Good For Middle Aged+6Good For Retirees+6Good For Seniors+6Good For Women+6Good For Young Adults+6
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+8Increases Research Funding+7Improves Pandemic Preparedness+6
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid+7Improves Diplomatic Engagement+6Improves International Alliances+6
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+6Increases Federal Power+4
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+5
- 6/11/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Jeanne ShaheenDemocrat · New Hampshire