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Supporting Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day: Education, Care, and Anti-Stigma Efforts

This House Resolution supports the goals of National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, aiming to boost awareness and education about HIV/AIDS among young people. It encourages investment in youth health, education, and leadership, while combating stigma and discrimination against those living with HIV. Citizens can expect improved access to information, testing, and healthcare, enhancing their health and safety.
Key points
Promoting sex education with up-to-date and medically accurate HIV information, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
Supporting the removal of scientifically inaccurate HIV laws that unfairly criminalize young people living with HIV.
Increasing access to youth-friendly healthcare services, including medications like PrEP and PEP, without parental consent, for early HIV identification and treatment.
Boosting funding for programs supporting individuals affected by and living with HIV, including medical care and support initiatives.
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Print number: 118_HRES_281
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12]
Process start date: 2023-04-06