Policy Recommendations Archive

Passed : Resolution Regarding Timely Access to Life-Saving Care and Treatment.

Past Resolutions (2000-2009)

Domestic

  • Resolution 1: Resolution in Support of Increased Behavioral Research for Populations Most at Risk for HIV Infection, October 22, 2008
  • Resolution 2: Resolution in Support of Increased Appropriations, October 22, 2008
  • Resolution 1: National AIDS Strategy, March 25, 2009
  • Resolution 2: Resolution Supporting a Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Extension, March 25, 2009

Discrimination

  • I.D1: Speak out against HIV-related discrimination
  • II.D.1: Rescind mandatory HIV testing/policies
  • II.D.3: Oppose discharge for positive HIV test
  • II.D.4: Monitor HIV testing of immigrants
  • IX.D.1: Create stronger protections for medical privacy
  • X.D.1: Pursue strategy to prevent discrimination

International

  • Resolution to Fill Key Policy and Leadership Positions for PEPFAR, October 22, 2008
  • PACHA Recommendations for Reauthorization of the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
  • Resolution 1: Improving Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission Efforts while Preserving Current Treatment Options for Women of Childbearing Years, Feb. 7-8, 2005
  • Resolution 2: Improving Prevention of Mother to Child Transmission Efforts Globally, Feb. 7-8, 2005
  • Resolution 1: HIV/AIDS Prevention in India and China, June 28-29-2004
  • Resolution 1: Engaging Traditional Institutions and Authorities in Any New Initiative, Aug. 7-8, 2003
  • Resolution 2: Leadership and Technical Assistance to China, India, Russia and Other Nations to Fight the HIV/AIDS Pandemic, Aug. 7-8: 2003
  • Resolution 3: Access to Life-Saving Drugs, Aug. 7-8, 2003
  • Resolution 1: Rapid Development and Distribution of HIV Vaccines and Microbicides, July 19-20, 2001
  • Resolution 2: Improved Coordination and Continued Leadership in the Global Fight Against HIV/AIDS, July 19-20, 2001

Leadership

  • No current resolutions

Prevention

  • Resolution 1: HIV Reporting, Nov. 9-10, 2004
  • Resolution 1: HIV/AIDS among African Americans, June 28-29, 2004
  • Resolution 1: Advancing HIV Prevention: New Strategies for a Changing Epidemic, Aug. 7-8, 2003
  • Resolution 1: Support for the Minority HIV/AIDS Initiative, July 19-20, 2001
  • Resolution 2: Increased Appropriations for U.S. and Global HIV/AIDS Programs in FY 2002, July 19-20, 2001
  • Resolution 3: Improved Dissemination of Factual and Truthful Educational Information Regarding HIV Prevention and Sexual Health, July 19-20

Prisons

  • V.X.1a: Report on educational efforts
  • V.X.1b: Report on HIV treatments
  • V.X.1c: Report on availability of clinical drug trials
  • V.X.1d: Report on quality assurance criteria
  • X.X.1: Provide technical assistance with data collection

Racial Ethnic Populations

  • IX.C.1: Endorse demands of the African-American Consultants to the CDC initiative
  • IX.C.1.a: Communicate about HIV emergency among African-Americans
  • IX.C.1.b: Declare a state of emergency about AIDS
  • IX.C.1.c: Develop an emergency press strategy
  • X.C.1: Convene a special meeting

Research

  • I.R.1: Show strong support for research
  • I.R.2: Show strong support for research
  • II.R.1: Coordinate resources and expertise
  • II.R.2: Increase funding for microbicide research
  • II.R.3: Increase investigators in microbicide research
  • II.R.5: Ensure rapid translation of findings into clinical practice
  • II.R.6: Convene public health policy consensus panel
  • II.R.7: Comment on treatment with no reproductive toxicity
  • II.R.8: File a gender accrual analysis
  • II.R.9: Revise propose regulations
  • III.R.1: Maintain information on children in clinical trials
  • III.R.2: Convene public health policy consensus panel
  • III.R.3: Increase funding for vaccine research
  • III.R.4: Coordinate efforts to produce vaccine
  • VI.R.1: Declare that vaccine is urgent goal
  • VI.R.2: Increase funding for vaccine research
  • VI.R.3: Convene public/private forum on vaccine research
  • IX.R.1: Coordinate efforts to produce vaccine
  • IX.R.2: Provide strong leadership
  • IX.R.3: Create federal plan to achieve vaccine goal
  • IX.R.4: Create AIDS Vaccine Center promptly
  • IX.R.5: Broaden scientific approach

Services

  • I.S.1: Support Ryan White Care Act
  • I.S.2: Support entitlement status of Medicaid
  • I.S.3: Support Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
  • II.S.1: Support entitlement status of Medicaid and Medicare
  • II.S.2: Establish criteria for waivers
  • II.S.3: Ensure state Medicaid programs cover HIV testing and counseling
  • II.S.4: Report on strategies to ensure drugs are covered
  • II.S.6: Develop coordinated education strategy
  • II.S.7: Support investigation of complementary therapies
  • II.S.8: Fund national network of AETCs
  • II.S.9: Report on Bureau of Health Professions activities
  • III.S.1: Ensure availability of anonymous testing
  • III.S.4: Increase Office of Alternative Medicine budget
  • III.S.5: Determine which alternative therapies are reimbursable
  • III.S.6: Convene a working group on therapies
  • III.S.7: Increase funding for Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS
  • III.S.8: Convene meetings on housing plan
  • V.S.1: Work to reduce the cost of drugs

Treatment & Care

  • Resolution 1: Reauthorization of the Ryan White CARE Act, Nov. 9-10, 2004
  • Resolution 1: AIDS Drug Assistance Program, June 28-29, 2004
  • Resolution 1: Hepatitis C Co-Infection, Aug. 7-8, 2003
  • Resolution 2: National Summit About the Future of AIDS Funding and Priorities, Aug. 7-8, 2003
  • Resolution 1: Support for the Early Treatment for HIV Act of 2001, July 19-20, 2001

Miscellaneous

  • VI.M.1: Oppose the HIV Prevention Act of 1997

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