HCONRES 145
111th Congress
House
Health
Caribbean area
Commemorative events and holidays
HIV/AIDS
Health promotion and preventive care
Minority health
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and for other purposes.
Introduced: June 8, 2009
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 9, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 8, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 8, 2009
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and recognizes the fourth anniversary of observing it; and (2) the development of a national AIDS strategy with clear goals and objectives to reduce new HIV infections, especially among communities of color.
Encourages: (1) state and local governments to recognize such Day, publicize its importance, and encourage Caribbean Americans, Caribbean-born individuals, and all people in the United States and its territories to know their status and undergo HIV testing; and (2) media organizations to carry messages in support of such Day.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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