Key Votes
National Key Votes
HR 1298 - AIDS Assistance bill - Key Vote
Ron Paul voted Nay (Passage) on this legislation.
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Stages
- May 27, 2003 Executive Signed
- May 16, 2003 Senate Passage With Amendment
- May 1, 2003 House Bill Passed
- March 17, 2003 House Introduced
Family
- HR 1298 - AIDS Assistance bill
- SB 277 - Revise Duties of Department of Livestock Regarding Federal Beef Promotion
Issues
Stage Details
Legislation - Signed (Executive) - May 27, 2003
Legislation - Passage With Amendment (Senate) - May 16, 2003
Legislation - Bill Passed (House) - May 1, 2003 (Key vote)
Title: AIDS Assistance bill
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a bill that would establish a five-year program, authorizing $3 billion each year to prevent and treat HIV, AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria in highly infected countries, namely Africa.
Highlight: - Establishes the priorities as abstinence, being faithful, and condom use. - Expresses sense of Congress that a specified number of infected individuals shall receive antiretroviral treatment through U.S. assistance programs. - Establishes the formula for allocation of funds and grants, including up to $1 billion for fiscal year 2004 for the Global Fund to Combat AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. - Encourages continued improvements regarding palliative care for infected individuals, and research and development.
Sponsors
- Henry J. Hyde (IL - R) (Out Of Office)
Co-sponsors
- Tom Lantos (CA - D) (Out Of Office)
- James A. 'Jim' Leach (IA - R) (Out Of Office)
- Barbara J. Lee (CA - D)
- David Weldon (FL - R) (Out Of Office)
