Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Jan 2008): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
What this bill does
H.Con.Res. 280 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that expresses support for the goals and ideals of "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day," which is observed annually on February 7. The resolution highlights statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to show the disproportionate impact of HIV/AIDS on the African-American community in the United States.
The bill encourages various entities to recognize this day. It urges state and local governments, public health agencies, and media organizations to publicize the day's importance and encourage HIV testing, particularly among African-Americans. It also supports equitable funding for HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention programs, including the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act and the Minority AIDS Initiative.
This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 16, 2008, by Representative Barbara Lee and other members. Following its introduction, it was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and then to the Subcommittee on Health. As a concurrent resolution, it does not require the President's signature but instead represents a statement of Congress's position.
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Official summary
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day; (2) full and equitable funding for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act of 2006; (3) development of a national AIDS plan to reduce new HIV infections; (4) appropriate funding for HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment; (5) the strengthening of stable African-American communities; (6) reducing the impact of incarceration as a driver of new HIV infections within the African-American community; (7) HIV prevention education programs to promote the early identification of HIV through voluntary routine testing and to connect those in need to treatment as early as possible; (8) reducing the number of HIV infections in the African-American community resulting from injection drug use; and (9) efforts to link those infected with HIV to accessible care and treatment options.
Applauds the codification of the Minority AIDS Initiative within the reauthorization of the Ryan White CARE Act.
Timeline
16 Jan 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 280 do?
- H.Con.Res. 280 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that expresses support for the goals and ideals of "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day," which is observed annually on February 7. The resolution highlights statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to show the disproportionate impact of HIV/AIDS on the African-American community in the United States. The bill encourages various entities to recognize this day. It urges state and local governments, public health agencies, and media organizations to publicize the day's importance and encourage HIV testing, particularly among African-Americans. It also supports equitable funding for HIV/AIDS treatment and prevention programs, including the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act and the Minority AIDS Initiative. This concurrent resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 16, 2008, by Representative Barbara Lee and other members. Following its introduction, it was referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and then to the Subcommittee on Health. As a concurrent resolution, it does not require the President's signature but instead represents a statement of Congress's position.
- Has H.Con.Res. 280 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 280. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 280?
- H.Con.Res. 280 was sponsored by Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9] (D-CA), with 64 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 280?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (16 Jan 2008).
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