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Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 210

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: Support for Education and Care

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

about 1 year ago·View on Congress.gov
Part of: Legislative Push for National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
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No legislative action in over 90 days.

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Key Points

  • This resolution officially recognizes March 10, 2025, as a day to focus on how HIV and AIDS affect women and girls. It asks the government to keep working toward ending the epidemic both in the U.S. and around the world through better healthcare and research.
  • The proposal highlights that women of color are hit hardest by the virus. In the U.S., African-American women make up 50% of new HIV cases among women, and the resolution calls for more help to close these health gaps and provide fair access to treatment.
  • It supports programs that provide testing, medicine, and protection from violence. Many women and girls face extra challenges, like lack of access to doctors or safety issues, which can make it harder for them to get the care they need to stay healthy.
  • The plan encourages schools and doctors to provide clear, accurate information about how to prevent HIV. This includes teaching about medications like PrEP, which is a daily pill that can help prevent someone from getting the virus if they are exposed.

Milestones

1 milestone2 actions
Mar 10, 2025House

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 10, 2025

Submitted in House

Related Bills

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H.Res. 1109Related bill

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

Mar 5 — 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 210
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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D: 17

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