Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day".
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (26 Feb 2009): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Con.Res. 62, expresses support for "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day," which is recognized on February 7th. It specifically calls for encouraging testing for HIV, particularly among African-Americans. The bill also encourages media organizations to share messages supporting this awareness day.
The resolution aims to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS within the African-American community, where statistics cited in the bill show a disproportionate impact. It encourages state and local governments, along with public health agencies, to recognize the day and promote HIV testing.
Introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2009, the bill was referred to a subcommittee. As a concurrent resolution, its passage would express the sentiment of Congress but does not require the President's signature to become law.
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Timeline
26 Feb 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 62 do?
- This resolution, H.Con.Res. 62, expresses support for "National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day," which is recognized on February 7th. It specifically calls for encouraging testing for HIV, particularly among African-Americans. The bill also encourages media organizations to share messages supporting this awareness day. The resolution aims to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS within the African-American community, where statistics cited in the bill show a disproportionate impact. It encourages state and local governments, along with public health agencies, to recognize the day and promote HIV testing. Introduced in the House of Representatives in February 2009, the bill was referred to a subcommittee. As a concurrent resolution, its passage would express the sentiment of Congress but does not require the President's signature to become law.
- Has H.Con.Res. 62 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 62. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 62?
- H.Con.Res. 62 was sponsored by Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9] (D-CA), with 23 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 62?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (26 Feb 2009).
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