Bill · H.Res. 919· House(119-HRES-919)

Commemorating and supporting the goals of World AIDS Day.

Age: 62 years

Wisconsin

Introduced: 12/2/2025
Last activity: 12/2/2025 — 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: Mark Pocan
Cosponsors: - 15 - 1

Health

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A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution commemorates and supports the goals of World AIDS Day. It highlights the history of the HIV and AIDS epidemic, noting the significant impact on various communities and the progress made through various programs. The resolution commends the achievements of programs like PEPFAR and the Ryan White Act. It encourages global efforts to achieve zero new transmissions, zero discrimination, and zero deaths by 2030. Finally, it calls for continued funding, research, and leadership to combat the epidemic both in the United States and globally.

Yes· 3 of 16

Does this put more money into medical research?+7
The resolution supports robust funding for the development of a vaccine, a cure, and treatment for HIV comorbidities through the NIH.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
The resolution encourages the expansion and scale-up of antiretroviral treatment and prevention programs globally.
Does this send more money or help to other countries?+6
The resolution supports continued funding for PEPFAR and urges the international community to sustain financial contributions to combat HIV.