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US HR1109
Resolution
Status
3/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Maxine Waters
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AI Summary
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Expresses support for National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, observed annually on March 10, and recognizes 45 years of progress in responding to the HIV/AIDS epidemic
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Highlights that women account for 22% of the 1.2 million people living with HIV in the U.S., with women of color disproportionately affected—African American women represent 50% of new HIV diagnoses among women
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Notes that globally, 53% of the 40+ million people living with HIV are women and girls, with 4,000 adolescent girls and young women infected weekly in 2024
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Calls for sustained investment in HIV prevention, care, treatment, and research programs, including access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), antiretroviral therapy, and youth-friendly healthcare services
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Encourages continued U.S. engagement in global efforts to address violence against women and girls, combat discrimination, and expand access to sexual and reproductive health services as drivers of HIV prevention
Legislative Description
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
Health
Last Action
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.
3/5/2026