Foreign Affairs Committee

The EBOLA Act requires the President to rejoin the World Health Organization within 30 days of enactment and immediately coordinate with that body to address an ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central and Eastern Africa. The legislation authorizes necessary funding to cover U.S. membership fees and financial obligations, as well as voluntary contributions to support international disease response efforts. By mandating this rapid re-entry into the global health agency, the bill aims to enhance the nation's ability to monitor emerging infectious diseases and prevent the spread of the virus to American soil.

HRES 179 is a non-binding House resolution expressing congressional support for strengthening U.S.-Africa partnerships in critical minerals development. It directly affects U.S. federal agencies (like State, Commerce, and USAID) and African nations with critical mineral reserves, such as the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia. The resolution urges the administration to create a 5-year strategy focused on diversifying U.S. mineral supply chains away from foreign entities of concern, providing financing and technical assistance to support responsible mining projects in Africa, and expanding value-added processing to boost both U.S. security and African economic development. It emphasizes mobilizing public-private investment to increase U.S. access to critical minerals like cobalt and lithium while promoting environmentally and socially responsible practices.

This House concurrent resolution directs the President to withdraw U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with any presidentially designated terrorist organization in the Western Hemisphere. The directive is issued under section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution and applies unless Congress has separately authorized military action through a declaration of war or specific legislation.

The End Tuberculosis Now Act of 2026 amends the Foreign Assistance Act to designate ending the global tuberculosis emergency as a major objective of U.S. foreign policy and authorizes the President to provide funding for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment programs worldwide. The bill sets specific targets to be achieved by 2030, including an 80 percent reduction in new infections and a 90 percent reduction in deaths compared to 2015 levels, while also requiring that 30 million individuals receive preventive treatment. Key provisions mandate the use of innovative diagnostic tools, support for drug-resistant TB care, and coordination with private sector partners to develop vaccines and lower treatment costs. The legislation requires annual reports to Congress detailing program progress and expenditures, and it includes a sunset clause that terminates these specific authorities on January 1, 2033.

This House resolution formally recognizes the 80th anniversary of the Fulbright Program, which was established in 1946 to promote international goodwill through student and scholar exchanges. The bill highlights that the program currently operates in over 160 countries and has provided grants to more than 450,000 individuals since its inception. It encourages Congress to continue supporting educational and cultural affairs programs as tools for advancing foreign policy and national security. Additionally, the resolution congratulates past and present recipients and calls on global professionals to engage in cross-cultural partnerships.