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
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3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
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
Plain-English summary
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
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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