H.Res. 51 (112th): Supporting the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Introduced:
Jan 24, 2011 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA9]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)
See Instead:
This bill was re-introduced as H.Res. 59 on Feb 06, 2013. See H.Res. 59 for current action on this subject.

The resolution’s title was written by the resolution’s sponsor. H.Res. stands for House simple resolution.

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Status

This resolution was introduced on January 24, 2011, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jan 24, 2011
Referred to Committee Jan 24, 2011
Cosponsors
41 cosponsors (41D) (show)
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

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Last updated Jan 24, 2011.
7 pages

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1/24/2011--Introduced.
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.

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