To amend the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to modify treatment activities for assistance to combat HIV/AIDS.
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Overview
This bill changes how the U.S. provides foreign assistance to combat HIV/AIDS. It expands the types of treatment activities that qualify as core humanitarian assistance, specifically prioritizing HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medications. The bill also clarifies that efforts to reduce the risk of HIV/AIDS infection are considered essential humanitarian assistance, and directs assistance to include at-risk populations as determined by the World Health Organization.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of core life-saving humanitarian assistance to include HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medications.
- Requires assistance to include efforts to reduce the risk of HIV/AIDS infection.
- Directs assistance to target at-risk populations as designated by the World Health Organization.
- Modifies existing language regarding the prioritization of treatment activities.
Who is affected
- U.S. Foreign Aid Recipients
- Individuals at risk of HIV/AIDS
- International Organizations (World Health Organization)
- Countries receiving U.S. foreign assistance
Notable changes
- Clarifies that efforts to reduce HIV risk are considered core humanitarian assistance.
- Specifically mandates assistance for PrEP medications.
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