US Congress House Concurrent Resolution 131 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Sponsorship: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 8-1)
Status: Introduced on July 13 2012 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2012-07-18 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1272)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Supports efforts to raise awareness about the HIV/AIDS crisis. Recognizes the importance of country ownership of the HIV/AIDS response, including participation by civil society. Supports the achievements of the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), in cooperation with international efforts to combat HIV/AIDS. Endorses the call for virtual global elimination of new pediatric HIV infections by 2015. Urges continued U.S. leadership in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Calls upon all nations to implement effective AIDS strategies that are tailored to local conditions and respect the human rights and dignity of persons living with HIV/AIDS.

Expressing support for continued international cooperation to combat HIV/AIDS.

Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA]	Rep. Howard Berman [D-CA]	Rep. Donna Christensen [D-VI]	Rep. Trent Franks [R-AZ]
Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL]	Rep. Nita Lowey [D-NY]	Rep. Jim McDermott [D-WA]	Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC]
Rep. Henry Waxman [D-CA]

Date	Chamber	Action
2012-07-18	House	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1272)
2012-07-13	House	Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-concurrent-resolution/131/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hconres131/BILLS-112hconres131ih.pdf