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International AIDS Treatment and Prevention Act of 2002

Introduced: June 19, 2002 See on congress.gov
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Jul 3, 2002
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 484.
Jul 3, 2002
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Kennedy under authority of the order of the Senate of 06/26/2002 with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Jun 26, 2002
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Jun 19, 2002
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Jun 19, 2002
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5779)
Jun 19, 2002
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
International AIDS Treatment and Prevention Act of 2002 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (AID), to carry out HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and related activities in countries with or at risk for severe HIV epidemic. Requires particular attention to resource constrained countries and the use of indigenous capacity to the degree practicable.

Authorizes support and assistance relating to: (1) HIV prevention services, including post exposure prophylaxis and a safe blood supply; (2) HIV/AIDS care and treatment services, linked to prevention services; (3) infrastructure and training, including the availability of health care facilities; and (4) HIV/AIDS treatment protocols.

Creates grant programs for: (1) clinical education and training in the delivery of HIV/AIDS care and treatment services; (2) activities to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV; and (3) research on innovative microbicide concepts.

Requires the coordination of Department of Health and Human Services programs by the Director of the Office of International Affairs.

Extends the tuberculosis prevention program, to be coordinated with the activities under this Act.

Authorizes the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Administrator of AID, to carry out workplace-based HIV/AIDS prevention and education programs in at-risk, constrained countries, with emphasis on protections against discrimination and creating supportive environments for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

What's happening now July 3, 2002

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 484.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3