On Friday, U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) introduced S. 429, a resolution supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day, April 25. Sens. Chris Coons (D-DE), Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), Ben Cardin (D-MD), John Boozman (R-AR), Thad Cochran (R-MS), Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) signed on as original cosponsors. The resolution is meant to raise awareness about malaria and support continued leadership by the United States in bilateral, multilateral and private sector efforts to combat malaria as a critical part of the President's Global Health Initiative.