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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Introduced: January 24, 2011 See on congress.gov

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Feb 1, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Jan 24, 2011

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Jan 24, 2011

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day; (2) the implementation of the national AIDS strategy and its goals; (3) the strengthening of stable African-American communities; (4) reducing the impact of incarceration as a driver of new HIV infections within the African-American community; (5) reducing the number of HIV infections in the African-American community resulting from intravenous drug use; (6) comprehensive HIV prevention education programs to promote the early identification of HIV through voluntary routine testing and to connect those in need to treatment and care as early as possible; and (7) appropriate funding for HIV/AIDS prevention, care, treatment, and housing.

Encourages state and local governments to recognize such day and to encourage individuals, especially African-Americans, to get tested for HIV.

Commends the work of AIDS service organizations and community and faith-based organizations.

What's happening now February 1, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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