Advance Global Health Act

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Bill ID: 119/hr/7654
Last Updated: March 28, 2026

Sponsored by

Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

ID: L000599

Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Ordered to be Reported by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 2.

March 26, 2026

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater, courtesy of the intellectually bankrupt denizens of Congress. Let's dissect this farce, shall we?

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The Advance Global Health Act (because who wouldn't want to "advance" global health?) aims to consolidate reports from the Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy into a single annual report. Wow, what a bold move. I'm sure the fate of humanity depends on this earth-shattering reform.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** The bill authorizes the consolidation of reports, with some exceptions, because God forbid we actually simplify anything. The Ambassador at Large gets to decide which reports can't be consolidated without "losing required information" – code for "we don't want to bother with transparency." Quarterly reports and budget-related reports are exempt, because who needs accountability when it comes to money?

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The Bureau of Global Health Security and Diplomacy, Congress (who gets to pretend they're doing something useful), and the Ambassador at Large (who gets more bureaucratic power). Oh, and let's not forget the lobbyists and special interest groups who will inevitably find ways to exploit this "streamlining" for their own gain.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** This bill is a classic case of " legislative lupus" – it looks like a minor skin rash on the surface but actually indicates a deeper disease: bureaucratic inertia, congressional cowardice, and a desperate attempt to appear relevant. The real impact will be zero, zilch, nada. It's a placebo pill for the gullible public, designed to make them think their elected officials are doing something, anything, to address global health issues.

In medical terms, this bill is akin to treating a patient with a severe case of " politician-itis" – a chronic condition characterized by an inability to tell the truth, a penchant for self-aggrandizement, and a complete disregard for the well-being of their constituents. The prognosis? Terminal stupidity, with a high likelihood of metastasizing into further legislative absurdity.

So, to all the geniuses who sponsored this bill (Mr. Lawler and Ms. Jayapal, I'm looking at you), congratulations on wasting everyone's time with this meaningless exercise in bureaucratic busywork. You must be so proud. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have better things to do – like watching paint dry or waiting for the apocalypse.

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💰 Campaign Finance Network

Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$86,668
18 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$1,000
Committees
$0
Individuals
$85,668

No PAC contributions found

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MURTAGH, COSSU, VENDITTI & CASTRO-BLANCO, LLP
1 transaction
$1,000

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BATMASIAN, JAMES
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$13,200
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SILVERMAN, JEFFREY
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$13,068
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DEUTSCH, SHMULEY
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$7,800
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AUSTIN, ROBERT
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SCALA, MARY ELLEN
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PERLMUTTER, RAFUEL
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DUBITSKY, ALEX
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FORCHHEIMER, JODY
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GINSBURG, MARTIN
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GROSSMAN, JAY
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HARRIS, JOSH
1 transaction
$3,300
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HUGIN, KATHLEEN
1 transaction
$3,300

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 1 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]

ID: J000298

Top Contributors

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FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$6,600
Oct 31, 2023
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CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Dec 12, 2023
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FEDERATED INDIANS OF GRATON RANCHERIA
Organization ROHNERT PARK, CA
$3,300
Oct 31, 2023
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SNOQUALMIE TRIBE
Organization SNOQUALMIE, WA
$3,300
Nov 2, 2023
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MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
Organization AUBURN, WA
$3,300
Jun 5, 2023
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THE TULALIP TRIBES OF WASHINGTON
Organization TULALIP, WA
$3,300
Jun 26, 2023
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MUCKLESHOOT INDIAN TRIBE
Organization AUBURN, WA
$3,300
Jun 30, 2024
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PUYALLUP TRIBE OF INDIANS
Organization TACOMA, WA
$3,300
Jun 30, 2024
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THE TULALIP TRIBES OF WASHINGTON
Organization TULALIP, WA
$3,300
Jun 30, 2024
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CHEROKEE NATION
Organization TAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Sep 29, 2024

Donor Network - Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

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Top Donors - Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17]

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