HR 2881 · 100th Congress · Health
National Commission on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Act
Bill Progress
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EnactedLatest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 761.(1988-06-24)
Recorded Votes
PassedHouse · 1987-08-04
Yea 355Nay 68
PassedHouse · 1987-08-04
Yea 355Nay 68
Plain Language Summary
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National Commission on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Act - Establishes a National Commission on Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome to study and make recommendations regarding: (1) national policy and priorities with respect to acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) including research, testing for the AIDS virus, confidentiality of test results, treatment and care of AIDS sufferers, prevention of the transmission of AIDS, and education about AIDS; (2) the appropriate roles of Federal, State, and local governments, and of the private sector regarding such national policy and priorities; and (3) guidelines for the coordination of AIDS activities with international organizations. Directs the Commission to hold hearings and to submit interim and final reports to the President and to the Congress. Directs the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to assist the Commission by preparing: (1) a detailed compilation and synopsis of national and international medical research on AIDS; and (2) a detailed report on activities of the Veterans Administration relevant to the duties of the Commission. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988. Terminates the Commission 30 days after submission of…
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Cosponsors (20)
12 Democrats8 Republicans