Support for Older Adults with HIV/AIDS: Education, Treatment, and Anti-Stigma Efforts
This House of Representatives resolution aims to highlight the increasing number of older adults living with HIV/AIDS in the United States. It emphasizes the need for better education, access to healthcare and treatment, and combating discrimination and stigma to improve their quality of life. Citizens can expect increased support and better access to medical services in this area.
Key points
Support for HIV education, prevention, treatment, and care for older people, free from criminalization and discrimination.
Increased access to healthcare services and treatment for people living with HIV, especially older adults, including testing and antiretroviral therapy.
Support for funding programs that assist older people impacted by and living with HIV/AIDS, such as the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program and Medicaid.
Recommendation for a comprehensive HIV prevention and treatment strategy that engages communities and families to improve the quality of life for older people with HIV/AIDS.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1370
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Process start date: 2022-09-19