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HCONRES 384 110th Congress House Health AIDS (Disease) Access to health care Commemorations Government Operations and Politics Health counseling Health education Human immunodeficiency viruses Medical tests Minorities Minority health Preventive medicine Public service advertising Sexually transmitted diseases Special days

Supporting the goals and ideals of National HIV Testing Day, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 26, 2008 See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 26, 2008
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National HIV/AIDS Testing Day.

Encourages: (1) state and local governments to recognize such day, publicize its importance, encourage individuals to undergo counseling and testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, and establish and maintain effective linkages to care and treatment services for individuals testing positive; (2) use of rapid test kits approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a fast and efficient method of HIV testing; (3) media organizations to carry messages in support of the Day; and (4) the President to emphasize the importance of addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic among all Americans, especially among minority communities.

Expresses support for the development of a national AIDS strategy with clear goals and objectives to reduce new HIV infections, especially among minorities.

What's happening now June 26, 2008

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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