US HR148 | 2013-2014 | 113th Congress


Status

April 12 2013 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day. Encourages state and local governments to recognize and support such a day. Promotes effective and comprehensive HIV prevention education programs as a tool to ensure that all people in the United States are educated about HIV. Urges youth-friendly and accessible health care services to better provide for the early identification of HIV through voluntary routine testing and to connect those in need to clinically and culturally appropriate care and treatment as early as possible. Commends the work of AIDS service organizations, community and faith-based organizations, and school-based health centers that are providing youth-friendly, effective, prevention, treatment, care, and support services to young people living with and vulnerable to HIV/AIDS. Recognizes the importance of interventions that address young people's structural barriers to living healthy lives. Prioritizes youth leadership and development to ensure youth involvement in decisions that impact their health and well-being as well as to advance a pipeline for the next generation of HIV/AIDS professionals as a necessary means to achieving an AIDS-free generation.

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Title

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day.

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History

DateChamberAction
2013-04-12HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.
2013-04-10HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Same As/Similar To

SR104 (Related) 2013-04-22 - Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2846)

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