Supporting the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (4 Dec 2007): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 265, expresses Congress's support for the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day. It acknowledges the twentieth anniversary of the day, which is observed annually on December 1st to focus attention on the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The resolution commends government entities for recognizing the day and encouraging HIV testing.
The bill supports continued funding for prevention, care, treatment services, and research programs for individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the United States. It also supports continued funding for global AIDS relief efforts, specifically mentioning the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Furthermore, it supports the goal of universal access to comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care programs by 2010.
Introduced in the House of Representatives on December 4, 2007, by Representative Barbara Lee, the resolution was referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce and Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both houses of Congress, it would express the sense of Congress but would not be a law that requires presidential signature.
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Official summary
Recognizes the 20th anniversary of observing World AIDS Day. Commends the President and state and local governments for publicizing its importance and encouraging individuals to undergo HIV testing.
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of such Day; (2) continued funding for prevention, care, treatment services, and research programs for persons living with HIV/AIDS in the United States and for the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria; (3) providing universal access to comprehensive prevention, treatment, care, and support programs by 2010; and (4) efforts to address the factors that make populations vulnerable to HIV/AIDS by decreasing poverty, hunger, and childhood mortality and by empowering women.
Timeline
4 Dec 2007
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 265 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 265, expresses Congress's support for the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day. It acknowledges the twentieth anniversary of the day, which is observed annually on December 1st to focus attention on the HIV/AIDS pandemic. The resolution commends government entities for recognizing the day and encouraging HIV testing. The bill supports continued funding for prevention, care, treatment services, and research programs for individuals living with HIV/AIDS in the United States. It also supports continued funding for global AIDS relief efforts, specifically mentioning the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Furthermore, it supports the goal of universal access to comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care programs by 2010. Introduced in the House of Representatives on December 4, 2007, by Representative Barbara Lee, the resolution was referred to the House Committees on Energy and Commerce and Foreign Affairs. As a concurrent resolution, if passed by both houses of Congress, it would express the sense of Congress but would not be a law that requires presidential signature.
- Has H.Con.Res. 265 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 265. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 265?
- H.Con.Res. 265 was sponsored by Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9] (D-CA), with 34 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 265?
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (4 Dec 2007).
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