Summary of Bill HRES 813
Bill 117 H.Res. 813, also known as Supporting the goals of World AIDS Day, is a resolution introduced in the United States Congress to recognize and support the efforts of World AIDS Day. The resolution aims to raise awareness about the global HIV/AIDS epidemic and the importance of prevention, treatment, and support for those affected by the disease.
The resolution highlights the progress that has been made in the fight against HIV/AIDS, including advancements in medical research, increased access to treatment and care, and efforts to reduce stigma and discrimination. It also acknowledges the challenges that still exist, such as the need for continued funding for research and treatment, as well as the importance of addressing disparities in access to care.
The resolution calls on the United States government to continue its support for global efforts to combat HIV/AIDS, including funding for the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. It also encourages individuals, communities, and organizations to participate in World AIDS Day activities and to work towards ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 813 is a non-partisan resolution that aims to raise awareness about the global HIV/AIDS epidemic and support efforts to combat the disease. It emphasizes the importance of prevention, treatment, and support for those affected by HIV/AIDS, and calls on the United States government and individuals to continue their efforts in the fight against the disease.
Congressional Summary of HRES 813
This resolution encourages people around the world to work to achieve the goal of zero new HIV transmissions, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths, in order to end the HIV epidemic in the United States and around the world by 2030.
The resolution supports continued funding for prevention, care and treatment services, and research programs for communities impacted by HIV and people living with HIV in the United States and globally.
The resolution supports continued leadership by the United States in domestic, bilateral, multilateral, and private sector efforts to fight HIV.
Finally, the resolution urges other members of the international community to sustain and scale up their support for and financial contributions to efforts around the world to combat HIV.