Summary of Bill SRES 461
Bill 117 sres 461, also known as a resolution commemorating and supporting the goals of World AIDS Day, was introduced in the US Senate on November 30, 2021. The purpose of this resolution is to recognize the importance of World AIDS Day, which is observed annually on December 1st, and to show support for the goals of raising awareness about HIV/AIDS, honoring those who have lost their lives to the disease, and advocating for continued efforts to combat the spread of HIV/AIDS.
The resolution highlights the progress that has been made in the fight against HIV/AIDS, including advancements in treatment and prevention methods. It also acknowledges the challenges that still exist, such as stigma and discrimination faced by individuals living with HIV/AIDS, as well as the disparities in access to care and treatment.
The resolution calls on the US government, as well as individuals and organizations around the world, to continue working towards the goal of ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic. It emphasizes the importance of education, testing, and treatment in reducing the spread of the disease, and encourages efforts to address the social and economic factors that contribute to the spread of HIV/AIDS.
Overall, Bill 117 sres 461 is a bipartisan resolution that seeks to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS, honor those affected by the disease, and support ongoing efforts to combat the epidemic. It serves as a reminder of the importance of World AIDS Day and the need for continued action to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Congressional Summary of SRES 461
This resolution supports (1) the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day, including the goal to achieve zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths; (2) efforts to end the HIV epidemic in the United States and around the world by 2030; (3) 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; and (4) 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.