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H.R.179: Community AIDS and Hepatitis Prevention Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 6, 2009
- Latest Major Action Jan. 14, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
118 (115 Democrats, 1 Independent, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Community AIDS and Hepatitis Prevention Act - Provides that nothing shall prohibit the use of federal funds to establish or carry out a program of distributing sterile syringes to reduce the transmission of bloodborne pathogens, including the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and viral hepatitis.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Jan. 6, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by José E. Serrano (D-N.Y.) |