Supporting the goals and ideals of National HIV Testing Day, and for other purposes.

Summary

Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National HIV/AIDS Testing Day. Encourages: (1) state and local governments to recognize such day, publicize its importance, encourage individuals to undergo counseling and testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, and establish and maintain effective linkages to care and treatment services for individuals testing positive; (2) use of rapid test kits approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a fast and efficient method of HIV testing; (3) media organizations to carry messages in support of the Day; and (4) the President to emphasize the importance of addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic among all Americans, especially among minority communities. Expresses support for the development of a national AIDS strategy with clear goals and objectives to reduce new HIV infections, especially among minorities.

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Timeline

1. 26 June 2008

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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2. 26 June 2008

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 26 June 2008

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Sponsors

• Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Waxman, Henry A. [D-CA-33] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Bordallo, Madeleine Z. [D-GU-At Large] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-32] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32] · D · Sponsor
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Related records

• related to → Supporting the goals and ideals of National HIV Testing Day, and for other purposes.
• related to ← A resolution designating June 27, 2008, as National HIV Testing Day.