Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Counseling, Education, and Services Act of 1986

Summary

Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Counseling, Education, and Services Act of 1986 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants for the establishment of networks of comprehensive outpatient services for individuals who have acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) or acquired immune deficiency syndrome-related complex, including: (1) comprehensive ambulatory care services; (2) home health care services; (3) long-term care and hospice services; (4) mental health, counseling, and psychosocial support services; and (5) case management services. Requires each entity applying for such grants to establish a network advisory committee. Directs the Secretary to make grants for the development, establishment, or expansion of programs to: (1) provide education and disseminate information concerning AIDS; and (2) provide counseling to individuals who have tested positively for the presence of antibodies to the human T-cell lymphotrophic virus III. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1987 through 1989. Establishes an Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Research Coordinating Committee within the National Institutes of Health to: (1) advise the Directors of the national research institutes with respect to AIDS research; (2) identify the needs for AIDS research; and (3) make recommendations to the Secretary.

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 23 July 1986

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 21 April 1986

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