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SRES 927

A resolution commemorating and supporting the goals of World AIDS Day.

118th Congress

Senate non-binding resolution supports World AIDS Day goals and a global/U.S. plan to end HIV by 2030, urging expanded prevention, care, testing, and civil-society input.

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Bill Summary · SRES 927

Summary: SRES 927 — A resolution commemorating and supporting the goals of World AIDS Day

Overview

SRES 927 is a non-binding Senate resolution introduced on December 16, 2024. The resolution expresses support for the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day and endorses a global and domestic agenda to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030. It is currently referred to the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and has a companion bill, SRES 482.

Purpose and intent

  • Emphasize universal goals for World AIDS Day: zero new HIV infections, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths.
  • Recognize and commend ongoing HIV/AIDS initiatives and institutions, both domestically and internationally.
  • Advocate for sustained and enhanced efforts to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic by 2030, including prevention, care, treatment, and research.

Key provisions and commitments

  1. Supports the goals and ideals of World AIDS Day, including zero new infections, zero discrimination, and zero AIDS-related deaths.
  2. Commends achievements under major U.S. HIV/AIDS programs and institutions, including:
    • Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act (RWHAP)
    • Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Extension Act of 2009
    • Minority HIV/AIDS Initiative
    • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
    • National Institutes of Health (NIH)
    • Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
    • Office of Minority Health
    • Office of the Secretary of Health and Human Services
  3. Commends international efforts such as the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, and the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS).
  4. Supports efforts to end the HIV epidemic in the U.S. and globally by 2030.
  5. Supports continued funding for prevention, care, treatment, and research for communities affected by HIV.
  6. Urges rapid, expanded testing and antiretroviral treatment worldwide, with attention to reducing disparities and improving access for children.
  7. Encourages scaling up comprehensive prevention services, including biomedical and structural interventions, with inclusive access and protections for all at-risk populations.
  8. Calls for greater focus on HIV-related vulnerabilities of women and girls, including those at risk of or survivors of violence or discrimination due to the disease.
  9. Supports U.S. leadership in domestic, bilateral, multilateral, and private sector HIV efforts.
  10. Encourages input from civil society in policy development and implementation.
  11. Encourages shared responsibility by developing countries to ensure sustainability of domestic HIV responses.
  12. Urges continued international financial support to global HIV efforts.

Affected parties

  • People living with HIV and communities disproportionately affected by HIV
  • Women and girls, including those affected by violence or discrimination
  • Domestic and international health agencies (CDC, NIH, SAMHSA, Office of Minority Health, HHS)
  • International organizations and partners (PEPFAR, Global Fund, UNAIDS)
  • Civil society and health policymakers
  • Developing countries, and governments involved in global HIV responses

Legislative and procedural timeline

  • Introduced: December 16, 2024
  • Referred to: Committee on Foreign Relations
  • Status: Introduced in Senate; non-binding resolution
  • Related measure: Companion bill SRES 482

Impact and implications

  • As a resolution, SRES 927 is intended to express the Senate’s support and set a policy tone rather than enact new law or authorize funding.
  • Signals ongoing U.S. commitment to both domestic and global HIV/AIDS initiatives and may influence future policy discussions, funding priorities, and international collaboration.
  • Highlights emphasis on vulnerable populations (women, children) and on civil society engagement in policy processes.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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