Supporting the role of the United States in helping save the lives of children and protecting the health of people in low-income countries with vaccines and immunization through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance (Gavi).
Summary
This House Resolution supports the United States' role in saving children's lives and protecting health in low-income countries through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. It recognizes Gavi's contributions to reducing childhood deaths and improving access to vaccines. The resolution encourages continued US commitment and investment in Gavi's 2026-2030 strategic period.
Expected Effects
If passed, this resolution would reaffirm the House of Representatives' support for Gavi and encourage continued US funding. This could lead to increased access to vaccines in low-income countries, further reducing childhood mortality. It may also strengthen global health security and international cooperation.
Potential Benefits
- Reduced childhood mortality in low-income countries.
- Improved global health security, potentially protecting Americans from outbreaks.
- Strengthened international cooperation and US standing.
- Potential economic benefits in Gavi-supported countries.
- Supports US investments in global health.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential financial burden on US taxpayers.
- No direct disadvantages to the American people are apparent from the resolution itself. Any disadvantages would be related to the allocation of US resources to international aid, which is a matter of ongoing debate.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the Constitution's broad goals of promoting the general welfare (Preamble). Congress has the power to appropriate funds (Article I, Section 8), and this resolution encourages such appropriation for a specific purpose. The resolution does not appear to infringe on any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).