International AIDS Treatment and Prevention Act of 2002

Summary

International AIDS Treatment and Prevention Act of 2002 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services, in consultation with the Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (AID), to carry out HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and related activities in countries with or at risk for severe HIV epidemic. Requires particular attention to resource constrained countries and the use of indigenous capacity to the degree practicable. Authorizes support and assistance relating to: (1) HIV prevention services, including post exposure prophylaxis and a safe blood supply; (2) HIV/AIDS care and treatment services, linked to prevention services; (3) infrastructure and training, including the availability of health care facilities; and (4) HIV/AIDS treatment protocols. Creates grant programs for: (1) clinical education and training in the delivery of HIV/AIDS care and treatment services; (2) activities to prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV; and (3) research on innovative microbicide concepts. Requires the coordination of Department of Health and Human Services programs by the Director of the Office of International Affairs. Extends the tuberculosis prevention program, to be coordinated with the activities under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary of Labor, in consultation with the Administrator of AID, to carry out workplace-based HIV/AIDS prevention and education programs in at-risk, constrained countries, with emphasis on protections against discrimination and creating supportive environments for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

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• Reported to Senate (text)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 3 July 2002

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• Reported to Senate (PDF)

  Reported to Senate · EN · 3 July 2002

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• Reported to Senate with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 3 July 2002

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 19 June 2002

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 19 June 2002

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 19 June 2002

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