(D) an assessment of the investments 
needed in identified programs and interventions 
to achieve the greatest results; 
(E) a description of how United States as-
sistance complements and leverages efforts by 
other donors, as well as builds capacity and 
self-sufficiency among recipient countries; 
(F) a description of goals and objectives 
for improving newborn, child, and maternal 
health, including, to the extent feasible, objec-
tive and quantifiable indicators; and 
(G) a description of the host government’s 
commitment to working with partners and civil 
society to achieve accelerated reductions in new-
born, child and maternal mortality. 
(3) With respect to the 30 countries identified 
in paragraph (1) that have the highest newborn, 
child, and maternal mortality rates, a plan to— 
(A) reduce the mortality rate among 
newborns, children, and mothers in each of 
those countries by 25 percent by 2013; 
(B) address the human resources crisis in 
each of those countries by increasing by at least 
100,000 the number of functional (trained, 
equipped, and supervised) community health 
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workers and volunteers serving at primary care 
and community levels in those countries by 
2013; and 
(C) achieve an average reduction in child 
and maternal malnutrition in at least 10 of 
those countries by 15 percent by 2013. 
(4) With respect to the countries identified in 
paragraph (1) without a United States Agency for 
International Development (USAID) mission or in 
conflict, post-conflict, or in a condition of political 
transition and at risk of increased newborn, child, 
and maternal mortality, a plan to prevent newborn, 
child, and maternal deaths in each of those countries 
through coordination with and support from multi-
lateral organizations. 
(5) An expansion of the Child Survival and 
Health Grants Program of USAID, at a minimum 
proportionate to any increase in newborn, child, and 
maternal health assistance, to provide additional 
support programs and interventions determined to 
be efficacious and cost-effective in improving health 
and reducing mortality. 
(6) A description of the measured or estimated 
impact on newborn, child, and maternal morbidity 
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and mortality of each project or program carried 
out. 
(c) REPORT.—Not later than 180 days after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, the President shall transmit 
to Congress a report that contains the strategy described 
in this section. 
SEC. 5. INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE ON NEWBORN, CHILD, 
AND MATERNAL HEALTH IN DEVELOPING 
COUNTRIES. 
(a) ESTABLISHMENT.—There is established a task 
force to be known as the Interagency Task Force on New-
born, Child, and Maternal Health in Developing Countries 
(in this section referred to as the ‘‘Task Force’’). 
(b) DUTIES.— 
(1) IN GENERAL.—The Task Force shall assess, 
monitor, and evaluate the progress and contributions 
of relevant departments and agencies of the Govern-
ment of the United States in achieving the United 
Nations Millennium Development Goals by 2015 for 
reducing the mortality of children under the age of 
5 by two-thirds (Millennium Development Goal 4) 
and reducing maternal mortality by three-quarters 
(Millennium Development Goal 5) in developing 
countries, including by— 
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(A) identifying and evaluating programs 
and interventions that directly or indirectly con-
tribute to the reduction of newborn, child, and 
maternal mortality rates; 
(B) assessing effectiveness of programs, 
interventions, and strategies toward achieving 
the maximum reduction of newborn, child, and 
maternal mortality rates; 
(C) assessing the level of coordination 
among relevant departments and agencies of 
the Government of the United States, the inter-
national community, international organiza-
tions, faith-based organizations, academic insti-
tutions, and the private sector; 
(D) assessing the level of coordination of 
United States bilateral programs and the host 
country government in implementing the host 
country’s health strategy to reduce newborn, 
child, and maternal mortality rates; 
(E) assessing the contributions made by 
United States-funded programs toward achiev-
ing the Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5; 
(F) identifying the bilateral efforts of other 
nations and multilateral efforts toward achiev-
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ing the Millennium Development Goals 4 and 5; 
and 
(G) preparing the annual report required 
by subsection (f). 
(2) CONSULTATION.—To the maximum extent 
practicable, the Task Force shall consult with indi-
viduals with expertise in the matters to be consid-
ered by the Task Force who are not officers or em-
ployees of the Government of the United States, in-
cluding representatives of United States-based non-
governmental organizations (including faith-based 
organizations and private foundations), academic in-
stitutions, private corporations, the United Nations 
Children’s Fund (UNICEF), and the World Bank. 
(c) MEMBERSHIP.— 
(1) NUMBER
AND
APPOINTMENT.—The Task 
Force shall be composed of the following members: 
(A) The Administrator of the United 
States Agency for International Development. 
(B) The Assistant Secretary of State for 
Population, Refugees and Migration. 
(C) The Coordinator of United States Gov-
ernment Activities to Combat HIV/AIDS Glob-
ally (commonly known as the ‘‘U.S. Global 
AIDS Coordinator’’). 
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(D) The Coordinator of the United States 
Government 
Presidential 
Malaria 
Initiative 
(PMI). 
(E) The Director of the Office of Global 
Health Affairs of the Department of Health 
and Human Services. 
(F) The Under Secretary for Food, Nutri-
tion and Consumer Services of the Department 
of Agriculture. 
(G) The Chief Executive Officer of the Mil-
lennium Challenge Corporation. 
(H) The Director of the Peace Corps. 
(I) Other officials of relevant departments 
and agencies of the Federal Government who 
shall be appointed by the President. 
(J) Two ex-officio members appointed by 
the Speaker of the House of Representatives in 
consultation with the minority leader of the 
House of Representatives. 
(K) Two ex-officio members appointed by 
the majority leader of the Senate in consulta-
tion with the minority leader of the Senate. 
(2) CHAIRPERSON.—The Administrator of the 
United States Agency for International Development 
shall serve as chairperson of the Task Force. 
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(d) MEETINGS.—The Task Force shall meet on a reg-
ular basis, not less often than quarterly, on a schedule 
to be agreed upon by the members of the Task Force, and 
starting not later than 90 days after the date of the enact-
ment of this Act. 
(e) DEFINITION.—In this section, the term ‘‘Millen-
nium Development Goals’’ means the key development ob-
jectives described in the United Nations Millennium Dec-
laration, as contained in United Nations General Assembly 
Resolution 55/2 (September 2000). 
(f) REPORT.—Not later than 120 days after the date 
of the enactment of this Act, and not later than April 30 
of each year thereafter, the Task Force shall submit to 
Congress and the President a report on the implementa-
tion of this section. 
SEC. 6. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—There are authorized to be appro-
priated to carry out this Act, and the amendments made 
by this Act, such sums as may be necessary for each of 
the fiscal years 2010 through 2014. 
(b) AVAILABILITY
OF
FUNDS.—Amounts appro-
priated pursuant to the authorization of appropriations 
under subsection (a) are authorized to remain available 
until expended. 
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