WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representatives Mark Pocan (D-WI-02) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) reintroduced a bicameral resolution commemorating and supporting the goals of World AIDS Day, including the goal of achieving zero new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths. The resolution also recognizes the impact of efforts by the United States and international organizations to combat HIV/AIDS, such as the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, and the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), and encourages greater coordination among the global community to end the HIV epidemic by 2030. U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced companion legislation in the Senate.
“I’m honored to be part of a bipartisan group in Congress to recognize this important day,”Congressman Mark Pocan (WI-02), Chair of the Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus said. “We’re closer than ever before to eradicating this disease; we cannot give up now. This is the time for the government to fulfill its commitment to ending the HIV epidemic and for leaders around the globe to reaffirm their commitment to ending AIDS once and for all.”
“I’m proud to work alongside Representatives Pocan and Fitzpatrick on this resolution, which recognizes the over 40 million people worldwide living with HIV/AIDS and the thousands of Americans who continue to lose their lives each year,” said Senator Booker. “As the Trump Administration focuses on dismantling foreign assistance and refuses to recognize the goals of World AIDS Day, it is more critical than ever that the United States recommit to eradicating HIV/AIDS globally and remain a leader in supporting those currently living with HIV/AIDS, preventing the spread of disease, and ultimately achieving zero new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths.”
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