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Older Americans Act Amendments of 2012 [S.2037]
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Older Americans Act Amendments of 2012 - Revises the Older Americans Act of 1965 with respect to functions and duties of the Administration on Aging of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), particularly with respect to those with the greatest social need caused by specified noneconomic factors. Reauthorizes the Act through FY2017. Requires the Director of the Office of Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs to recommend to the Assistant Secretary for Aging resources (including including hardware and software) needed by state Long-Term Care
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Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr S133-134) on 01/26/2012
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Real Education for Healthy Youth Act of 2011 [S.1782]
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Real Education for Healthy Youth Act of 2011 - Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award competitive grants to enable eligible entities to carry out programs that provide adolescents with comprehensive sex education to: (1) replicate evidence-based sex education programs, (2) substantially incorporate elements of evidence-based sex education programs, or (3) create a demonstration project based on generally accepted characteristics of effective sex education programs. Sets forth provisions regarding evaluation of such programs.
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Sponsored by: Sen. Ron Wyden
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 11/02/2011
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2012 [S.1601]
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2012 - Title I: Department of State and Related Agency - Makes FY2012 appropriations for the Department of State (Department) for: (1) administration of foreign affairs and diplomatic and consular programs; (2) the Capital Investment Fund; (3) the Office of Inspector General; (4) educational and cultural exchange programs; (5) representation allowances; (6) protection of foreign missions and officials; (7) U.S. embassy security, construction, and maintenance; (8) emergencies
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Sponsored by: Sen. Patrick J. Leahy
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Leahy. With Written Report No. 112-85. on 09/22/2011
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 [S.1599]
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for FY2012. Title I: Department of Labor - Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes appropriations for FY2012 to the Department of Labor for: (1) the Employment and Training Administration, including training and employment services; (2) the Office of the Job Corps; (3) community service employment for older Americans;
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Sponsored by: Sen. Tom Harkin
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Harkin. With Written Report No. 112-84. on 09/22/2011
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 [S.1596]
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2012 - Title I: Department of Transportation - Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2012 - Makes appropriations for FY2012 to the Department of Transportation (DOT), including: (1) the Office of the Secretary; (2) the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA); (3) the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA); (4) the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA); (5) the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA); (6) the Federal Railroad
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Sponsored by: Sen. Patty Murray
See Also H.r. 2112. on 10/17/2011
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Prize Fund for HIV/AIDS Act [S.1138]
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Prize Fund for HIV/AIDS Act - Prohibits any person from having the right to exclusively manufacture, distribute, sell, or use in interstate commerce a qualifying treatment for HIV/AIDS or a manufacturing process for such a treatment, including the exclusive right to rely on health registration data or the 30-month stay-of-effectiveness period for Orange Book patents, notwithstanding provisions of U.S. patent law and other relevant statutes. Establishes remuneration in lieu of such market exclusivity. Makes the elimination of exclusive rights for
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Sponsored by: Sen. Bernard Sanders
Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Subcommittee On Primary Health And Aging. Hearings Held. With Printed Hearing: S.hrg. 112-570. on 05/15/2012
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Expressing support for the XIX International AIDS Conference and the sense of the House of Representatives that continued commitment by the United States to HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs is crucial to protecting global health. [HR-749]
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Supports the XIX International AIDS Conference and the goal of renewing awareness of, and commitment to, addressing the HIV/AIDS crisis in the United States and abroad. Recognizes that continued HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs are crucial to improving global health. Understands that the key to overcoming HIV/AIDS includes efforts to formulate sound public health policy, protect human rights, address the needs of women and girls, direct programming toward the populations at the highest risk of infection, and combat social challenges
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 08/03/2012
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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day, and for other purposes. [HR-737]
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Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the fifth annual National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day. Encourages: (1) primary care physicians and other clinicians nationwide to become actively involved in HIV/AIDS awareness, testing, treatment, and referral services; and (2) individuals to get tested for HIV and educate themselves about the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 07/20/2012
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Expressing support for the XIX International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012) and the sense of the House of Representatives that continued commitment by the United States to HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs is crucial to protecting global health. [HR-713]
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Supports the XIX International AIDS Conference and the goal of bringing renewed awareness of, and commitment to, addressing the HIV/AIDS crisis in the United States and abroad. Recognizes that continued U.S. commitment to HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs is crucial to protecting global health and commits to supporting a stronger global response to HIV/AIDS. Encourages public and private sector development of innovative therapies and advances in clinical treatment for HIV/AIDS.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 06/29/2012
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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. [HR-51]
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Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day; (2) the implementation of the national AIDS strategy and its goals; (3) the strengthening of stable African-American communities; (4) reducing the impact of incarceration as a driver of new HIV infections within the African-American community; (5) reducing the number of HIV infections in the African-American community resulting from intravenous drug use; (6) comprehensive HIV prevention education programs to promote the early identification of HIV through voluntary
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 02/01/2011
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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day, and for other purposes. [HR-362]
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Expresses support for the goals and ideals of the fourth annual National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day. Encourages: (1) primary care physicians and other clinicians nationwide to become actively involved in HIV/AIDS awareness, testing, treatment, and referral services; and (2) individuals to get tested for HIV and educate themselves about the prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 07/29/2011
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Expressing support for the sixth IAS Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment, and Prevention and the sense of the House of Representatives that continued commitment by the United States to HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs is crucial to protecting global health. [HR-360]
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Supports the sixth International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference on HIV Pathogenesis, Treatment, and Prevention. Recognizes that continued commitment by the United States to HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and treatment programs is crucial to protecting global health. Encourages the ongoing development of innovative therapies and advances in clinical treatment for HIV/AIDS. Urges scientists, health care providers, policymakers, community leaders, and all individuals committed to ending the HIV/AIDS pandemic to attend the XIX International AIDS Conference
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, And Human Rights. on 10/25/2011
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Supporting the goals and ideals of National HIV Testing Day. [HR-334]
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Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National HIV Testing Day, and (2) the implementation of the National AIDS Strategy with clear goals and objectives to reduce new HIV infections. Encourages: (1) state and local governments to encourage individuals to undergo counseling and testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, and (2) the use of rapid test kits approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for HIV testing.Commends the President for emphasizing the importance of addressing the HIV/AIDS epidemic among all Americans.
Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The House Committee On Energy And Commerce. on 06/24/2011
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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. [HR-265]
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Expresses support for the observance of National Asian American and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Recognizes the importance of: (1) culturally and linguistically competent services as a core element in reducing HIV/AIDS rates in Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities; and (2) addressing the gaps in research and data in order to fully understand the HIV/AIDS epidemic in such communities.Recognizes the people across the United States infected and affected by HIV/AIDS who are commemorating this day and who work
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/13/2011
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Supporting the goals and ideals of World Malaria Day, and reaffirming United States leadership and support for efforts to combat malaria as a critical component of the President's Global Health Initiative. [HCR-49]
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Supports the ideals of World Malaria Day, including the achievable target of ending malaria deaths by 2015. Recognizes the importance of reducing malaria to improve child and maternal health, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. Commends the progress made toward reducing global malaria deaths and prevalence, particularly through the efforts of the President's Malaria Initiative and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Supports continued U.S. leadership and investment in efforts to combat malaria as a critical part of the President's
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Referred To The Subcommittee On Africa, Global Health, And Human Rights. on 08/02/2011
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Expressing support for continued international cooperation to combat HIV/AIDS. [HCR-131]
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Supports efforts to raise awareness about the HIV/AIDS crisis. Recognizes the importance of country ownership of the HIV/AIDS response, including participation by civil society. Supports the achievements of the United States President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), in cooperation with international efforts to combat HIV/AIDS. Endorses the call for virtual global elimination of new pediatric HIV infections by 2015. Urges continued U.S. leadership in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Calls upon all nations to implement effective AIDS strategies
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E1272) on 07/18/2012
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Recognizing the potential for the virtual elimination of pediatric HIV and AIDS and keeping HIV positive mothers alive. [HCR-123]
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Recognizes that: (1) the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV is critical to stopping the spread of HIV worldwide, and (2) U.S. leadership in the fight to eliminate pediatric HIV should continue. Expresses support for: (1) providing women with HIV counseling and testing services and scaling up access to services that prevent mother-to-child transmission; and (2) U.S. and international efforts to create a generation free of HIV, to eliminate new pediatric HIV infections worldwide, and to keep the mothers of that generation alive. Calls
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/11/2012
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Investing in Our Future Act of 2011 [HB-755]
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Investing in Our Future Act of 2011- Amends the Internal Revenue Code to impose an excise tax on currency transactions exceeding $10,000 equal to 0.005% of the value of the currency acquired in the transaction (currency transaction tax). Establishes in the Treasury: (1) the Child Care Assistance Trust Fund, which shall be funded with 10% of the revenues from the currency transactions tax and which shall be used to provide increased allocations to states for child care assistance; (2) the Multilateral Global Health Trust Fund, which shall be funded
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E262-263) on 02/18/2011
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Global Partnerships Act of 2012 [HB-6644]
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Global Partnerships Act of 2012 - Sets forth provisions regarding global poverty and related matters, including: (1) reduction of global poverty; (2) acceleration of economic growth; (3) micro enterprise and small and medium enterprise assistance; (4) food security; (5) child survival and maternal health; (6) combating disease; (7) family planning and reproductive health; (8) education; (9) the environment; (10) safe water, sanitation, and housing; (11) gender equality; (12) democratic governance; and (13) humanitarian and disaster assistance. Sets
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Sponsored by: Rep. Gerald E. Connolly
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E1902-1904) on 12/11/2012
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Cure for AIDS Act of 2012 [HB-6187]
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Cure for AIDS Act of 2012 - Directs the Secretary of Defense (DOD), through the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program, to establish and support an accelerated research program dedicated to discovering a cure for HIV/AIDS. Instructs the Secretary to collaborate with the Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, and other appropriate federal agencies. Requires the Secretary to: (1) ensure that such research is highly targeted, (2) coordinate with at
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 08/24/2012