Bill > HRes955

This resolution, a formal expression of opinion by the House of Representatives, emphasizes the critical need for continued global efforts to end pediatric HIV/AIDS. It acknowledges the significant impact of HIV/AIDS on women and children worldwide, noting that women and girls constitute a large percentage of those living with HIV, and that HIV is a leading cause of death among women of childbearing age and adolescent girls. The resolution highlights the success of antiretroviral drugs in reducing mother-to-child transmission of HIV, noting the substantial increase in pregnant and breastfeeding women receiving these life-saving treatments. It also points out the slower progress in treatment targets for children compared to adults and the disproportionate burden of pediatric HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa. The resolution commends past and ongoing U.S. leadership, including initiatives like PEPFAR (the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief) and the Global Fund, which have provided testing, treatment, and prevention services, and supported research breakthroughs. It calls for continued support for evidence-based approaches to prevent new infections in adolescents and young women, expanded access to counseling, testing, and new long-acting prevention methods for women and children, and scaled-up treatment for children and adolescents with HIV, including age-appropriate services and caregiver support. Furthermore, it endorses the four pillars of action by the Global Alliance to End AIDS in Children by 2030, which focus on closing treatment gaps, preventing new infections, ensuring accessible testing and care for infants and children, and addressing social and structural barriers. Finally, the resolution encourages PEPFAR to develop a dedicated pediatric HIV strategy and reaffirms the United States' commitment to leading the global fight to eliminate new pediatric HIV infections and support all those affected by the virus.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/955/all-info