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H.R. 2395

Women and HIV Outreach and Prevention Act

Women and HIV Outreach and Prevention Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize grants, with regard to women (and their partners) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), for preventive health services, referrals, follow-ups, outreach, and training on the effective provision of such services. Authorizes appropriations.

Authorizes grants to educate women on the prevention of infection with, and the transmission of, the etiologic agent for AIDS. Authorizes appropriations.

Authorizes grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts to provide: (1) substance abuse treatment to women; (2) counseling to women who engage in substance abuse on the prevention of infection with, and the transmission of, the etiologic agent for AIDS; and (3) such counseling to women who are the partners of individuals who abuse substances. Authorizes appropriations.

Authorizes appropriations for grants under existing provisions to provide early intervention services for women and related technical assistance.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Rep. Morella, Constance A. [R-MD-8](R-MD)Sponsor
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  1. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3439-3940)

  4. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House