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HR 2954 101th Congress House

AIDS Health Services Act of 1989

Official title: To provide for a grant program to assist eligible consortia in providing services to individuals with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome or symptomatic infection with the human immunodeficiency virus.

Introduced: July 20, 1989 Introduced by: Pelosi, Nancy Democratic · California See on congress.gov
Health AIDS (Disease)Child healthCommunity health servicesFamilies
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Federal aid to health facilitiesGrants-in-aidMedical economicsMedical researchMental health servicesMinoritiesNursing homesPsychiatric research
This bill died when the 101st Congress ended
It never became law before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Aug 8, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Jul 20, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jul 20, 1989
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 8, 1989

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

AIDS Health Services Act of 1989 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Administrator of the Health Resources and Services Administration, to make grants to eligible consortia for services to people with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) or symptomatic human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, including inpatient and nursing home care, primary community health and support services (including services for infected children and their families) and secondary community support services (including services for infected children and their families). Requires that priority be given to the development and availability of primary community health and support services. Requires at least 20 percent of funds made available to be used for the provision of services for members of minority communities. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990 through 1992.

Directs the Secretary to conduct health and mental health services research focused on the delivery of services to individuals infected with the HIV, including studies on: (1) service delivery to members of minority communities; (2) the societal distribution of the costs of infection with HIV; and (3) the most cost-effective ways of providing services. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1990.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2954: AIDS Health Services Act of 1989. 101st Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/101-HR-2954/
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