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Real Education for Healthy Youth Act of 2016 [S.2765]
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Real Education for Healthy Youth Act of 2016 This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services to award competitive grants for: (1) comprehensive sex education for adolescents, (2) comprehensive sex education provided by institutions of higher education, and (3) training faculty and staff to teach comprehensive sex education to elementary and secondary school students. Grants cannot be used for health education programs that: deliberately withhold health-promoting or lifesaving information about sexuality-related topics, including HIV;
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Sponsored by: Sen. Cory A. Booker
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. on 04/07/2016
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Promoting Biomedical Research and Public Health for Patients Act [S.2742]
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Promoting Biomedical Research and Public Health for Patients Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to revise reporting requirements for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and certain national research institutes. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the NIH must review and revise policies, including policies on conflicts of interest and laboratory animals, to reduce the administrative burden on researchers while maintaining the integrity and credibility of research findings. The Office of Management and Budget
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lamar Alexander
Committee On Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions. Reported By Senator Alexander With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute. Without Written Report. on 04/18/2016
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A bill to provide housing opportunities for individuals living with HIV or AIDS. [S.2668]
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A bill to provide housing opportunities for individuals living with HIV or AIDS. This bill amends the AIDS Housing Opportunity Act to revise the formula and requirements for distributing funds under the Housing Opportunities for Persons With Aids (HOPWA) Program. A grantee that received an allocation in FY2016 shall continue to be eligible for such allocations in subsequent fiscal years, subject to approval by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the amounts available from appropriations Acts. HUD shall: redetermine a grantee's
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Sponsored by: Sen. Jack Reed
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs. on 03/10/2016
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REPEAL HIV Discrimination Act of 2015 Repeal Existing Policies that Encourage and Allow Legal HIV Discrimination Act of 2015 [S.2336]
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REPEAL HIV Discrimination Act of 2015 Repeal Existing Policies that Encourage and Allow Legal HIV Discrimination Act of 2015 This bill expresses the sense of Congress that federal and state laws, policies, and regulations regarding people living with HIV/AIDS should: (1) not place unique or additional burdens on such individuals solely as a result of their HIV status; and (2) demonstrate a public health-oriented, evidence-based, medically accurate, and contemporary understanding of HIV transmission, health implications, treatment, and the impact
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Sponsored by: Sen. Robert P. Casey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On The Judiciary. on 12/01/2015
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An Act Making Appropriations to Stop Regulatory Excess and for Other Purposes, 2016 [S.2132]
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An Act Making Appropriations to Stop Regulatory Excess and for Other Purposes, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for financial services and general government; the Department of the Interior and the Environmental Protection Agency; the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education; and several related agencies. Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Act, 2016 Department of the Treasury Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides appropriations to the Department of the Treasury, including the Internal Revenue Service. Executive
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lisa Murkowski
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 251. on 10/06/2015
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An Act Making Appropriations for National Security and for Other Purposes, 2016 [S.2130]
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An Act Making Appropriations for National Security and for Other Purposes, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for the Department of Defense, energy and water development, the Department of Homeland Security, military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for military activities, including: Military Personnel; Operation and Maintenance; Procurement; Research, Development,
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lamar Alexander
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 249. on 10/06/2015
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An Act Making Appropriations to Improve the Nation's Infrastructure and for Other Purposes, 2016 [S.2129]
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An Act Making Appropriations to Improve the Nation's Infrastructure and for Other Purposes, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations to the Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation, the Department of Energy (DOE), the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several independent and related agencies. Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies
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Sponsored by: Sen. Susan M. Collins
Read The Second Time. Placed On Senate Legislative Calendar Under General Orders. Calendar No. 248. on 10/06/2015
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HIV Clinical Services Improvement Act [S.2097]
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HIV Clinical Services Improvement Act This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require payment under the Medicaid program for services furnished by recipients of Ryan White Part C grants, which support comprehensive primary care in outpatient settings for individuals living with HIV. Providers must be paid an amount equivalent to the prior average costs of providing these services. However, a state plan may establish an alternative payment methodology that: (1) is agreed to by the state and the grantee, and (2) results
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Sponsored by: Sen. Edward J. Markey
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 09/29/2015
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 [S.1725]
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND RELATED AGENCY Provides appropriations to the Department of State for the Administration of Foreign Affairs, including: Diplomatic and Consular Programs; the Capital Investment Fund; the Office of Inspector General; Educational and Cultural Exchange Programs; Representation Expenses; Protection of Foreign Missions and Officials;
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Sponsored by: Sen. Lindsey Graham
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Graham. With Written Report No. 114-79. on 07/09/2015
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 [S.1695]
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2016 Provides FY2016 appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and several related agencies. Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2016 TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Provides FY2016 appropriations for agencies and programs within the Department of Labor. Provides appropriations to the Employment and Training Administration for: Training and Employment Services, Job Corps, Community Service Employment
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Sponsored by: Sen. Roy Blunt
Committee On Appropriations. Original Measure Reported To Senate By Senator Blunt. With Written Report No. 114-74. on 06/25/2015
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Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Latino AIDS Awareness Day" on October 15, 2016, and for other purposes. [HR-805]
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Supporting the goals and ideals of "National Latino AIDS Awareness Day" on October 15, 2016, and for other purposes. Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of National Latino AIDS Awareness Day; (2) the implementation of the National HIV/AIDS Strategy; (3) effective and comprehensive HIV prevention education programs; (4) appropriate funding of HIV/AIDS prevention, care, treatment, research, and housing; and (5) a comprehensive prevention and treatment strategy that empowers stakeholders to engage their communities to help decrease violence,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Introduced In House on 07/05/2016
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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day, and for other purposes. [HR-366]
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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day, and for other purposes. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Clinicians HIV/AIDS Testing and Awareness Day. Encourages: (1) primary care physicians and other clinicians to become actively involved in HIV/AIDS awareness, testing, treatment, and referral services; (2) the media to observe this Awareness Day by educating clinicians about the important role they play in providing access to HIV/AIDS awareness, testing, treatment, and referral
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 07/17/2015
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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. [HR-275]
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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. 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
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/22/2015
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Recognizing the importance of a continued commitment to ending pediatric AIDS worldwide. [HR-265]
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Recognizing the importance of a continued commitment to ending pediatric AIDS worldwide. Recognizes that prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV is critical to stopping the spread of HIV worldwide and that the fight to eliminate pediatric HIV worldwide has been a priority for more than 13 years. Supports providing women with HIV counseling and testing services and dramatically scaling up pediatric treatment of HIV.
Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 05/22/2015
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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day. [HR-182]
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Supporting the goals and ideals of National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day. Expresses support for the goals and ideals of National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day. Promotes effective and comprehensive HIV prevention education programs. Urges youth-friendly and accessible health care services to better provide for the early identification of HIV through voluntary routine testing and to connect those in need to clinically and culturally appropriate care and treatment as early as possible. Commends the work of AIDS service organizations, community and
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 03/27/2015
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Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations. [HCR-77]
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Recognizing the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations. Recognizes: (1) the 70th anniversary of the establishment of the United Nations (U.N.), and (2) the critical role it plays in maintaining international peace. Applauds the U.N. for: (1) its leadership in addressing global health crises, including the global fight against HIV/AIDS; and (2) its response to humanitarian crises, which resulted in escalation of displacements in countries such as Syria, Iraq, South Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria, Liberia, and Cote d'Ivoire. Commends
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 09/16/2015
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Stop AIDS in Prison Act of 2015 [HB-768]
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Stop AIDS in Prison Act of 2015 Directs the Bureau of Prisons to develop a comprehensive policy to provide HIV testing, treatment, and prevention for inmates in federal prisons and upon reentry into the community. Requires such policy to include provisions for: (1) testing of inmates upon intake and counseling; (2) HIV/AIDS prevention education; (3) HIV testing of prisoners annually upon request or upon exposure to HIV; (4) HIV testing of pregnant inmates; (5) comprehensive medical treatment of inmates who test positive for HIV and confidential
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, And Investigations. on 03/16/2015
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Access to Contraception for Women Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2015 [HB-742]
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Access to Contraception for Women Servicemembers and Dependents Act of 2015 Expands the TRICARE health care program managed by the Department of Defense (DOD) to entitle additional female beneficiaries and dependents to care related to the prevention of pregnancy. (Currently, such care is limited to certain female members of the uniformed service or a reserve component performing active duty or certain servicewomen performing inactive-duty training.) Prohibits cost-sharing from being imposed or collected for such pregnancy prevention care, including
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 08/13/2015
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 [HB-5926]
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Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Provides FY2017 appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and several related agencies. Department of Labor Appropriations Act, 2017 TITLE I--DEPARTMENT OF LABOR Provides FY2017 appropriations for agencies and programs within the Department of Labor. Provides appropriations to the Employment and Training Administration for: Training and Employment Services, the Job Corps, Community Service Employment
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Cole
The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 114-699, By Mr. Cole. on 07/22/2016
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2017 [HB-5912]
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Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2017 Provides FY2017 appropriations for the Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs. Provides appropriations to the State Department for: Administration of Foreign Affairs, International Organizations, and International Commissions. Provides appropriations for Related Agencies and Related Programs, including: the Broadcasting Board of Governors, the Asia Foundation, the U.S. Institute of Peace, the Center for Middle Eastern-Western Dialogue Trust
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Sponsored by: Rep. Kay Granger
The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 114-693, By Ms. Granger. on 07/15/2016