H.Res. 586 · 113th Congress
Supporting the goals and ideals of National Asian and Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Madeleine Bordallo
- Introduced
- 2014-05-19
- Latest action
- 2014-05-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
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 to reduce the impact of HIV/AIDS on Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities.