Bill · H.Res. 955· House(119-HRES-955)
Recognizing the importance of a continued commitment to ending pediatric HIV/AIDS worldwide.
- Introduced
- 12/17/2025
- Last activity
- 12/17/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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
- Jennifer McClellan
- Cosponsors
- - 30 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This bill is a resolution in the House of Representatives recognizing the importance of continuing the commitment to end pediatric HIV and AIDS worldwide. It highlights statistical data regarding how HIV and AIDS disproportionately affect women, girls, and children globally, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. The text notes past and ongoing investments and programs by the United States and international partners, such as the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) and the Global Fund. It outlines support for various evidence-based approaches, testing services, long-acting prevention methods, and medical treatments for women and children. Finally, the resolution calls on the United States leadership to maintain its priority on this issue and encourages PEPFAR to create a standalone pediatric HIV strategy.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would children be better off under this?+5
The resolution focuses extensively on eliminating pediatric HIV and expanding life-saving medical care and testing for infants and children.
Would women be better off under this?+5
The text emphasizes protecting pregnant women, mothers, and adolescent girls from HIV and improving prenatal care access.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The resolution supports expanding global access to HIV testing, prevention methods, and life-saving medical treatments for women and children.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Mothers and Children: Resolution paragraph (4) supports providing women and children with HIV counseling, testing services, access to new long-acting prevention methods, and scaling up access to services and medicines that prevent mother-to-child transmission of HIV. This is considered positive because it helps pregnant women living with HIV survive and thrive while protecting their infants.
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Expanded Treatment for Young People: Resolution paragraph (5) supports scaling up treatment for HIV for children and adolescents, including greater access to more efficacious antiretroviral drug regimens, age-appropriate services, and support for their caregivers. This is considered positive because it helps young people gain better access to life-saving medical care and support.
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Addressing Systemic Barriers: Resolution paragraph (6)(D) supports addressing rights, gender equality, and the social and structural barriers that hinder access to services. This is considered positive because it aims to clear the roadblocks that prevent people from getting the medical care they need.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no explicit negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people mentioned in the text of the bill.
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 Children+5Good For Women+5Good For Young Adults+4Good For Low Income Households+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Alliances+4Increases Foreign Aid+4Improves Diplomatic Engagement+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Increases Research Funding+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Gender Equality+3
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- 1/6/2026
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- 12/17/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
- 23 Cosponsors added.
Yassamin AnsariDemocrat · Arizona
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
Steve CohenDemocrat · Tennessee
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Danny DavisDemocrat · Illinois
Sylvia GarciaDemocrat · Texas
Robert GarciaDemocrat · California
Jonathan JacksonDemocrat · Illinois
Julie JohnsonDemocrat · Texas
Robin KellyDemocrat · Illinois
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
James McGovernDemocrat · Massachusetts
LaMonica McIverDemocrat · New Jersey
Sarah McBrideDemocrat · Delaware
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Mark PocanDemocrat · Wisconsin
Deborah RossDemocrat · North Carolina
Delia RamirezDemocrat · Illinois
Emily RandallDemocrat · Washington
Terri SewellDemocrat · Alabama
Eric SwalwellDemocrat · California
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Bennie ThompsonDemocrat · Mississippi
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Nydia VelázquezDemocrat · New York
Frederica WilsonDemocrat · Florida
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey
George WhitesidesDemocrat · California