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AIDS Health Services Act of 1989

Introduced: July 20, 1989 Introduced by: Pelosi, Nancy Democratic · California See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Became law
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
 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.

What's happening now August 8, 1989

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

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