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Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1109

Awareness Day: National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

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Part of: Legislative Push for National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

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Key Points

  • This resolution officially recognizes March 10 as a day to focus on how HIV and AIDS affect women and girls. It aims to spark conversations and highlight the work being done to stop the spread of the virus.
  • The document shares facts about the epidemic, noting that women make up about 1 in 5 new HIV cases in the United States. It also points out that African American and Latina women are affected at much higher rates than other groups.
  • It calls for continued government support for medical research and healthcare services. This includes making sure people can get tested regularly and have access to modern medicines that can prevent or treat HIV.
  • The resolution also addresses global challenges, noting that over half of the 40 million people living with HIV worldwide are women and girls. It supports efforts to provide better education and safety for young women to reduce new infections.

Milestones

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Mar 5, 2026House

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.

Mar 5, 2026

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Related Bills

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H.Res. 210Related bill

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Mar 10 — 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.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Bill NumberHRES 1109
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred 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.
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