To support commodities, equipment and other assistance to combat malaria.

SA 1296. Mr. McCONNELL (for Mr. Brownback (for himself, Mr. Coburn, Mr. Inhofe, and Ms. Landrieu)) proposed an amendment to the bill H.R. 3057, making appropriations for foreign operations, export financing, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2006, and for other purposes; as follows:

At the appropriate place in the bill, insert:

MALARIA

Sec. . Of the funds appropriated under the heading “Child Survival and Health Programs Fund”, not less than $105,000,000 should be made available for programs and activities to combat malaria: Provided, That such funds should be made available in accordance with best public health practices, and considerable support should be provided for the purchase of commodities and equipment including: (1) insecticides for indoor residual spraying that are proven to reduce the transmission of malaria; (2) pharmaceuticals that are proven effective treatments to combat malaria; (3) long-lasting insecticide-treated nets used to combat malaria; and (4) other activities to strengthen the public health capacity of malaria-affected countries: Provided further, That not later than 90 days after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 90 days thereafter until September 30, 2006, the Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development shall submit to the Committees on Appropriations a report describing in detail expenditures to combat malaria during fiscal year 2006.