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Women and HIV Outreach and Prevention Act

Introduced: June 10, 1993 See on congress.gov
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Became law
Jul 16, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Jun 10, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 10, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3439-3940)
Jun 10, 1993
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Women and HIV Outreach and Prevention Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants, with regard to women (and their partners) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), for preventive health services, referrals, follow-ups, outreach, and training on the effective provision of such services. Authorizes appropriations.

Authorizes grants to educate women on the prevention of infection with, and the transmission of, the etiologic agent for AIDS. Authorizes appropriations.

Authorizes grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts to provide: (1) substance abuse treatment to women; (2) counseling to women who engage in substance abuse on the prevention of infection with, and the transmission of, the etiologic agent for AIDS; and (3) such counseling to women who are the partners of individuals who abuse substances. Authorizes appropriations.

Authorizes appropriations for grants under existing provisions to provide early intervention services for women and related technical assistance.

What's happening now July 16, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Democratic 9 Independent 1