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

12/29/2022, 10:18 PM

This resolution recognizes domestic and global progress towards ending the HIV epidemic and calls for additional efforts, with a particular focus on reducing HIV-related vulnerabilities of women and girls.

Bill 117 H.Res. 974, also known as the National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, aims to support the goals and ideals of raising awareness about HIV/AIDS among women and girls in the United States. The bill recognizes the importance of addressing the unique challenges and disparities faced by women and girls in relation to HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care.

The bill emphasizes the need for increased education and outreach efforts to ensure that women and girls have access to accurate information about HIV/AIDS and the resources available to them. It also highlights the importance of promoting testing and early detection among women and girls, as well as providing support services for those living with HIV/AIDS.

Additionally, the bill calls for continued research and funding to address the specific needs of women and girls affected by HIV/AIDS, including efforts to reduce stigma and discrimination, improve access to care, and support the development of innovative prevention and treatment strategies. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 974 seeks to raise awareness about the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls, and to promote a comprehensive and inclusive approach to addressing the epidemic within this population.
Congress
117

Number
HRES - 974

Introduced on
2022-03-09

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/9/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution recognizes domestic and global progress towards ending the HIV epidemic and calls for additional efforts, with a particular focus on reducing HIV-related vulnerabilities of women and girls.

Bill 117 H.Res. 974, also known as the National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, aims to support the goals and ideals of raising awareness about HIV/AIDS among women and girls in the United States. The bill recognizes the importance of addressing the unique challenges and disparities faced by women and girls in relation to HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and care.

The bill emphasizes the need for increased education and outreach efforts to ensure that women and girls have access to accurate information about HIV/AIDS and the resources available to them. It also highlights the importance of promoting testing and early detection among women and girls, as well as providing support services for those living with HIV/AIDS.

Additionally, the bill calls for continued research and funding to address the specific needs of women and girls affected by HIV/AIDS, including efforts to reduce stigma and discrimination, improve access to care, and support the development of innovative prevention and treatment strategies. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 974 seeks to raise awareness about the impact of HIV/AIDS on women and girls, and to promote a comprehensive and inclusive approach to addressing the epidemic within this population.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedSupporting the goals and ideals of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Policy Areas
Health

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary4/20/2022

This resolution recognizes domestic and global progress towards ending the HIV epidemic and calls for additional efforts, with a particular focus on reducing HIV-related vulnerabilities of women and girls.


Latest Action3/10/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.