Commemorating and supporting the goals of World AIDS Day.
Summary
House Resolution 919 commemorates and supports the goals of World AIDS Day. It acknowledges the progress made in combating HIV and AIDS, both domestically and globally, while also recognizing the significant challenges that remain. The resolution encourages continued efforts to achieve the goals of zero new HIV transmissions, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths by 2030.
Expected Effects
If passed, this resolution would reaffirm the House of Representatives' commitment to combating HIV and AIDS. It would likely lead to increased awareness and support for prevention, care, treatment, and research programs. The resolution also encourages further action by federal, state, and local governments, as well as international organizations.
Potential Benefits
- Increased awareness of HIV/AIDS and its impact.
- Continued funding for prevention, care, and treatment services.
- Promotion of U=U (Undetectable=Untransmittable) information.
- Support for research and development of new treatment and prevention options.
- Improved access to life-saving medications, especially for children.
Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution itself does not allocate any funding, so its impact depends on future appropriations.
- The resolution may not address the root causes of HIV transmission, such as poverty and discrimination.
- The resolution's goals may be difficult to achieve by 2030, given the remaining challenges.
- The resolution does not explicitly address the issue of drug pricing, which can limit access to treatment.
- The resolution's focus on certain populations may inadvertently stigmatize others.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the Constitution's general welfare clause (Preamble). It also aligns with Congress's power to appropriate funds for public health initiatives. The resolution does not appear to infringe on any individual rights or freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution or its amendments.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).