H.Res. 749 (112th): Expressing support for the XIX International AIDS Conference and the sense of the House of Representatives that continued commitment by the United States to HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs is crucial to protecting global health.

Introduced:
Jul 31, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL23]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on July 31, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jul 31, 2012
Referred to Committee Jul 31, 2012
Cosponsors
11 cosponsors (10D, 1R) (show)
Committees

House Energy and Commerce

House Foreign Affairs

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Last updated Jul 31, 2012.
6 pages

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7/31/2012--Introduced.
Supports the XIX International AIDS Conference and the goal of renewing awareness of, and commitment to, addressing the HIV/AIDS crisis in the United States and abroad.
Recognizes that continued HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs are crucial to improving global health.
Understands that the key to overcoming HIV/AIDS includes efforts to formulate sound public health policy, protect human rights, address the needs of women and girls, direct programming toward the populations at the highest risk of infection, and combat social challenges related to HIV/AIDS. Encourages the ongoing development in the public and private sectors of innovative therapies and advances in clinical HIV/AIDS treatment.

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