; Whereas the Commission on Health Employment and Economic Growth found that increased health workforce employment is critical to saving lives, spurring inclusive economic growth, and promoting women’s empowerment, as women comprise at least 70 percent of employment in the health and social sectors, compared with about 40 percent across all sectors; Whereas every day, more than 14,000 children die worldwide, mostly from preventable causes, and 830 women die due to pregnancy or childbirth-related complications; Whereas every year, millions of people succumb to the ravages of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, and other treatable and often preventable chronic conditions; and Whereas successful implementation of the United States global health contributions and improved health and socioeconomic outcomes for those served by these programs requires integrated, flexible, and cross-sectoral programming: Now, therefore, be it