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Latest Action: 09/24/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9425) Bill TextA concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress that ensuring the availability of adequate housing is an essential component of an effective strategy for the prevention and treatment of HIV and the care of individuals with HIV. 9/24/2008--Introduced. Expresses the sense of Congress that ensuring the availability of adequate housing is an essential component of an effective strategy for the prevention and treatment of HIV and the care of individuals with HIV.
Also tagged in: AIDS (Disease), Anniversaries, Budgets, Commemorations, Community health services, Congressional tributes, Federal aid to health facilities, Health education, Medical care, Medicine, Minorities, Minority health, Preventive medicine
Latest Action: 09/24/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9425-9426) Bill TextA concurrent resolution recognizing the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Minority AIDS Initiative. 9/24/2008--Introduced. Commemorates the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Minority AIDS Initiative. Commends the efforts of community organizations and health care providers in minority communities to deliver human immunodeficiency virus and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) care and services. Encourages minorities to educate themselves about the HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment and to reduce the stigma associated with HIV/AIDS. Expresses support for the continued funding of the Initiative and other federal programs to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS and provide treatment to those affected.
Also tagged in: AIDS (Disease), Anniversaries, Budgets, Commemorations, Community health services, Congressional tributes, Federal aid to health facilities, Health education, Medical care, Medicine, Minorities, Minority health, Preventive medicine
Latest Action: 10/03/2008 - Message on Senate action sent to the House. Bill TextRecognizing the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Minority AIDS Initiative. 10/2/2008--Passed Senate without amendment. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on September 27, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Commemorates the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Minority AIDS Initiative.Commends the efforts of community organizations and health care providers in minority communities to deliver HIV/AIDS care and services.Encourages all Americans to educate themselves about the HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment and to reduce HIV related stigma. Encourages the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to appropriately address populations significantly impacted by HIV/AIDS not only through the Initiative, but through all available programs.Expresses support for the continuing efforts of the Initiative to stop [...] show full description
Also tagged in: Agricultural assistance, Agricultural education, Agricultural innovations, Agricultural production, Agricultural research, Agriculture, AIDS (Disease), Budgets, Congress, Congress and foreign policy, Congressional investigations, Congressional reporting requirements, Curricula, Economic assistance, Education, Educational exchanges, Executive departments, Executive Office of the President, Executive reorganization, Farms, Federal advisory bodies, Federal aid to education, Food, Food relief, Food supply, Foreign aid, Foreign policy, Health policy, Higher education, Hunger, International affairs, International agricultural cooperation, Medical care, Medicine, Nutrition, Poverty, Presidential aides, Presidents, Science policy, World health
Latest Action: 09/22/2008 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9206-9207) Bill TextA bill to authorize appropriations for fiscal years 2010 through 2014 to provide assistance to foreign countries to promote food security, to stimulate rural economies, and to improve emergency response to food crises, to amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, and for other purposes. 9/22/2008--Introduced. Global Food Security Act of 2008 - States that is U.S. policy to promote global food security, improve agricultural productivity, and support the development of institutions of higher learning. Directs the President to designate an individual to serve as the Special Coordinator for Food Security to advise the President on international food security issues and oversee implementation of a comprehensive food security strategy. Amends the the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to authorize appropriations for programs of agriculture, rural development, and nutrition. Permits certain of such funds to be made available for: (1) the collaborative research support [...] show full description
Also tagged in: AIDS (Disease), Blacks, Health education, Health planning, Health policy, Medical care, Medical tests, Medicine, Minorities, Minority health, Preventive medicine
Latest Action: 09/15/2008 - Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8533-8534) Bill TextA concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress on the need for a national AIDS strategy. 9/15/2008--Introduced. Calls on: (1) the President to develop a national AIDS strategy; (2) the federal government to partner with African-American communities to develop strategies to reduce and reverse the impact of the epidemic; (3) the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to increase education and outreach regarding HIV prevention, testing, and treatment; and (4) the people of the United States to educate themselves about HIV infection and the ways in which they can protect themselves.
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Latest Action: 09/12/2008 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8482-8498) Bill TextA bill to amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to expand and improve opportunities for service, and for other purposes. 9/12/2008--Introduced. Serve America Act - Amends the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to create two new service-learning programs: (1) a Youth Engagement Zones to Strengthen Communities program, providing competitive grants to partnerships between local educational agencies that serve high-need, low-income communities and certain community-based or state entities to engage students and out-of-school youth in service-learning addressing specific challenges faced by their communities; and (2) a Campus of Service program, which annually grants up to 30 institutions of higher education (IHEs) with exemplary service-learning programs the funds to assist their students' pursuit of public service careers, and the right to nominate additional individuals for ServeAmerica Fellowships. Directs the Corporation for National and Community [...] show full description
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Latest Action: 09/15/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Bill TextExpressing the sense of Congress on the need for a national AIDS strategy. 9/15/2008--Introduced. Calls on: (1) the President to develop a national AIDS strategy; (2) the federal government to partner with African-American communities to develop strategies to reduce and reverse the impact of the epidemic; (3) the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to increase education and outreach regarding HIV prevention, testing, and treatment; and (4) the people of the United States to educate themselves about HIV infection and the ways in which they can protect themselves.
Latest Action: 07/30/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. Bill TextTo permit the use of Federal funds for syringe exchange programs for purposes of reducing the transmission of bloodborne pathogens, including HIV and viral hepatitis. 7/30/2008--Introduced. Community AIDS and Hepatitis Prevention Act - Provides that nothing shall prohibit the use of federal funds to establish or carry out a program of distributing sterile syringes to reduce the transmission of bloodborne pathogens, including the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and viral hepatitis.
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Latest Action: 07/18/2008 - Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Leahy under authority of the order of the Senate of 01/04/2007. With written report No. 110-425. Bill TextAn original bill making appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. 7/18/2008--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Department of State, Foreign Operations and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2009 - Makes FY2009 appropriations for the Department of State (Department) for: (1) administration of foreign affairs and diplomatic and consular programs; (2) the civilian stabilization initiative; (3) the Capital Investment Fund; (4) the Office of Inspector General; (5) educational and cultural exchange programs; (6) representation allowances; (7) protection of foreign missions and officials; (8) U.S. embassy security, construction, and maintenance; (9) emergencies in the diplomatic and consular service;[...] show full description
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Latest Action: 07/14/2008 - Committee on Appropriations. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Murray. With written report No. 110-418. Bill TextAn original bill making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009, and for other purposes. 7/14/2008--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 - Title I: Department of Transportation - Makes appropriations for FY2009 to the Department of Transportation (DOT), including: (1) the Office of the Secretary; (2) the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); (3) the Federal Highway Administration; (4) the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration; (5) the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); (6) the Federal Railroad Administration; (7) the Federal Transit Administration [...] show full description
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