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H.R. 2212

HIV Prevention Outreach Act of 1997

HIV Prevention Outreach Act of 1997 - Mandates grants to States and their political subdivisions for projects making sterile hypodermic needles available to the public without charge as part of a program for the prevention of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Requires that amounts be reserved for the grants from amounts appropriated under the Public Health Service Act, but prohibits reserving amounts from appropriations under that Act for any substance abuse treatment program.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7](D-MD)Sponsor
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    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House