Supporting the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

Bill: 109-hconres-30
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9]
Introduced: 2005-01-26 in the House
Policy area: Commemorations
Subjects: AIDS (Disease)
Blacks
Health
Health education
Human immunodeficiency viruses
Medical tests
Minorities
Minority health
Special days
Women
Women's health

Summary:
action_date: 2005-01-26
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (February 7).
 
Encourages: (1) State and local governments to recognize such day, publicize its importance among their communities, and encourage individuals to undergo HIV testing; (2) media organizations to carry messages in support of such day; and (3) the President to emphasize the importance of addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic among the African American community.

action_date: 2005-02-09
text: 
Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (February 7) and recognizes the fifth anniversary of its observation.
 
Encourages: (1) State and local governments to recognize such day, publicize its importance among their communities, and encourage individuals to undergo HIV testing; (2) media organizations to carry messages in support of such day; (3) enactment of effective HIV prevention programs; and (4) States to enact HIV surveillance programs consistent with recognized infectious disease control methods to ensure accurate data, better targeting of resources, and improved delivery of health services to those living with HIV.
 
Commends the President for highlighting HIV/AIDS in the State of the Union Address and for emphasizing the importance of addressing HIV/AIDS in the African-American community.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2005-11-22
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2005-02-25
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
action_date: 2005-02-17
text: Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
action_date: 2005-02-14
text: Received in the Senate.
action_date: 2005-02-09
text: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 26). (text: CR H430-431)
action_date: 2005-02-09
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2005-02-09
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 26).(text: CR H430-431)
action_date: 2005-02-09
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H481)
action_date: 2005-02-09
text: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
action_date: 2005-02-09
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 30.
action_date: 2005-02-09
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H430-437)
action_date: 2005-02-09
text: Mr. Deal (GA) moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
action_date: 2005-01-26
text: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
action_date: 2005-01-26
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2005-01-26
text: Introduced in House