This resolution commemorates World AIDS Day, recognizing the ongoing global and domestic challenges of HIV/AIDS and supporting the ambitious goals of achieving zero new HIV transmissions, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths. It highlights the disproportionate impact of the disease on communities of color and vulnerable populations, both in the United States and worldwide, noting millions currently living with HIV/AIDS. The resolution commends significant U.S. initiatives such as the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act , the Minority AIDS Initiative , and the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) , which have saved millions of lives and provided critical support. It also acknowledges the vital role of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in combating the epidemic internationally, with the U.S. as its largest donor. Despite remarkable progress, including significant reductions in new infections and increased access to antiretroviral therapy, the resolution notes persistent challenges like new diagnoses, structural barriers to testing and treatment, and the vulnerability of children and specific communities. It emphasizes that effective HIV treatment also serves as prevention, as virally suppressed individuals cannot sexually transmit HIV. The Senate resolves to support continued funding for prevention, care, treatment, and research programs both domestically and globally. It urges rapid action by all countries to expand testing and antiretroviral treatment, reduce disparities, and scale up comprehensive prevention services, particularly for women, girls, and disproportionately affected communities. The resolution also calls for sustained U.S. leadership and increased international support to achieve an AIDS-free generation by 2030.
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8451-8452)
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A resolution commemorating and supporting the goals of World AIDS Day.
USA119th CongressSRES-522| Senate
| Updated: 12/2/2025
This resolution commemorates World AIDS Day, recognizing the ongoing global and domestic challenges of HIV/AIDS and supporting the ambitious goals of achieving zero new HIV transmissions, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths. It highlights the disproportionate impact of the disease on communities of color and vulnerable populations, both in the United States and worldwide, noting millions currently living with HIV/AIDS. The resolution commends significant U.S. initiatives such as the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act , the Minority AIDS Initiative , and the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) , which have saved millions of lives and provided critical support. It also acknowledges the vital role of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in combating the epidemic internationally, with the U.S. as its largest donor. Despite remarkable progress, including significant reductions in new infections and increased access to antiretroviral therapy, the resolution notes persistent challenges like new diagnoses, structural barriers to testing and treatment, and the vulnerability of children and specific communities. It emphasizes that effective HIV treatment also serves as prevention, as virally suppressed individuals cannot sexually transmit HIV. The Senate resolves to support continued funding for prevention, care, treatment, and research programs both domestically and globally. It urges rapid action by all countries to expand testing and antiretroviral treatment, reduce disparities, and scale up comprehensive prevention services, particularly for women, girls, and disproportionately affected communities. The resolution also calls for sustained U.S. leadership and increased international support to achieve an AIDS-free generation by 2030.