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Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Latino AIDS Awareness Day" on October 15, 2013, and for other purposes.

Introduced: October 11, 2013 Introduced by: Ruiz, Raul Democratic · California See on congress.gov

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Oct 18, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Oct 11, 2013

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Oct 11, 2013

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Latino AIDS Awareness Day; (2) the implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy; (3) effective and comprehensive HIV prevention education programs; (4) appropriate funding of HIV/AIDS prevention, care, treatment, research, and housing; and (5) a comprehensive prevention and treatment strategy that empowers public health workers, educators, faith leaders, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders to engage their communities to help decrease violence, discrimination, and stigma towards individuals who disclose their sexual orientation or HIV status and to normalize voluntary testing practices.

Salutes Latino AIDS survivors in the United States and the efforts of individuals living with HIV/AIDS, volunteers, and professionals who combat AIDS each day. Encourages state and local governments to recognize and support such Day and to encourage individuals, especially Latinos, to get tested for HIV.

Commends the work of AIDS service organizations and community and faith-based organizations that are providing prevention, treatment, care, and support services to people living with and vulnerable to HIV/AIDS.

What's happening now October 18, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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