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HRES 585 111th Congress House Health Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes HIV/AIDS Medical tests and diagnostic methods Presidential administrations Sexually transmitted diseases

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

Introduced: June 25, 2009 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
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Agreed to (House)
Jun 26, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 25, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 25, 2009
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National HIV Testing Day; and (2) the development of a National AIDS strategy with clear goals and objectives to reduce new HIV infections.

Encourages: (1) state and local governments to encourage individuals to undergo counseling and testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases; and (2) the use of rapid test kits approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for HIV testing.

Commends the President for emphasizing the importance of addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic among all Americans.

What's happening now June 26, 2009

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 1478 Identical bill Supporting the goals and ideals of National HIV Testing Day, and for other purposes.
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Jun 25, 2009
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Jun 25, 2009
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Waters, Maxine
California · Jun 25, 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 585: Supporting the goals and ideals of National HIV Testing Day, and for other purposes.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HRES-585/
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