Bill · H.Res. 1109· House(119-HRES-1109)
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
- Introduced
- 3/5/2026
- Last activity
- 3/5/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Maxine Waters
- Cosponsors
- - 18 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution supports the goals and ideals of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. It recognizes the progress made in responding to the epidemic over the last 45 years while recommitting to bipartisan efforts to end it. The resolution calls for a greater focus on the specific vulnerabilities of women and girls, including those facing violence or discrimination. It advocates for strong investment in prevention, care, treatment, and research both in the United States and globally. Additionally, it encourages improved access to healthcare services and medically accurate information.
Yes· 3 of 19
Would women be better off under this?+8
The resolution directly focuses on supporting the health, awareness, and medical access needs of women and girls regarding HIV/AIDS.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+6
The resolution specifically calls attention to the disproportionate impact of HIV on African American women and advocates for targeted resources and health equity.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
The resolution encourages accessible, culturally responsive healthcare services and investments to improve prevention and treatment for women and girls living with HIV.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Investment in Care and Research: The resolution supports strong, sustained investment in prevention, care, treatment services, and research programs to improve access to life-saving medications for those affected by HIV (Section 4).
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Improved Health Outcomes for Women and Girls: It supports efforts to reduce new infections, increase access to care, and improve health outcomes for women and girls living with HIV in the United States (Section 5).
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Enhanced Access to Healthcare and Medications: The resolution encourages access to healthcare services that include medications such as pre-exposure prophylaxis and antiretroviral therapy (Section 7).
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Global Health Support: It supports United States investment in global efforts to significantly reduce new HIV infections among women and girls (Section 6).
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Empowerment Through Information: The resolution promotes access to up-to-date, inclusive, culturally responsive, and medically accurate information about HIV in sexual education curricula (Section 9).
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Protection Against Violence and Discrimination: It encourages foreign assistance and diplomatic efforts to address violence against women and girls and combat discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity (Section 8).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Women+8Good For African Americans+6Good For Hispanic Americans+5Good For Young Adults+5Good For Children+4Good For Students+4Good For Asian Americans+3Good For L G B T Q Community+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Native Americans+3Good For Middle Aged+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+5Improves Racial Equity+5Improves L G B T Q Rights+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+6Increases Research Funding+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Increases Foreign Aid+4Improves Diplomatic Engagement+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+4
- 4/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/5/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 16 Cosponsors added.
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