US HR51 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 42-0)
Status: Introduced on January 24 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on January 24 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-01 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Health Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day; (2) the implementation of the national AIDS strategy and its goals; (3) the strengthening of stable African-American communities; (4) reducing the impact of incarceration as a driver of new HIV infections within the African-American community; (5) reducing the number of HIV infections in the African-American community resulting from intravenous drug use; (6) comprehensive HIV prevention education programs to promote the early identification of HIV through voluntary routine testing and to connect those in need to treatment and care as early as possible; and (7) appropriate funding for HIV/AIDS prevention, care, treatment, and housing. Encourages state and local governments to recognize such day and to encourage individuals, especially African-Americans, to get tested for HIV. Commends the work of AIDS service organizations and community and faith-based organizations.
Title
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
Sponsors
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2011-02-01 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. |
2011-01-24 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
Subjects
Commemorative events and holidays
Congressional tributes
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
HIV/AIDS
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Minority health
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
Congressional tributes
Correctional facilities and imprisonment
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Health
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
HIV/AIDS
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Minority health
Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-resolution/51/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hres51/BILLS-112hres51ih.pdf |