Stop Tuberculosis (TB) Now Act of 2006

The Stop Tuberculosis (TB) Now Act of 2006 was designed to strengthen the United States' commitment to fighting tuberculosis on a global scale. The bill proposed changing federal law to require, rather than just permit, the President to provide international assistance for the prevention and treatment of TB. It specifically prioritized funding for the "Stop TB Strategy," an international framework aimed at reducing the spread of the disease through improved diagnosis and standardized treatment.

For citizens, the practical impact of this bill would have been a more aggressive U.S. role in controlling infectious diseases abroad to prevent them from reaching domestic borders. By authorizing increased resources for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and international health organizations, the legislation sought to improve global health security and reduce the long-term costs associated with managing TB outbreaks. Although the bill was introduced and referred to a subcommittee, it did not advance further to become law during that session of Congress.