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

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 522

119th Congress

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

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 2, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Cory Booker

D - NJ

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This resolution commemorates World AIDS Day and supports the goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. It recognizes that PEPFAR has saved 26 million lives and supports continued funding for prevention and treatment. An estimated 40.8 million people globally live with HIV, including 1.4 million children.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S8451-8452)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution commemorates World AIDS Day and supports the goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030. It recognizes that PEPFAR has saved 26 million lives and supports continued funding for prevention and treatment. An estimated 40.8 million people globally live with HIV, including 1.4 million children.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

40.8 million people living with HIV globally, including 1.4 million children
PEPFAR has saved 26 million lives - largest commitment to combat single disease
790,000+ Americans with AIDS have died since epidemic began
Ryan White Program serves over half of diagnosed HIV patients in U.S.
Southern states bear 52% of U.S. HIV diagnoses
Goal: Zero new transmissions, zero discrimination, zero AIDS deaths

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Impacts 1.2 million Americans living with HIV, communities of color disproportionately affected, global health infrastructure in developing countries, and PEPFAR program beneficiaries worldwide. Supports continued U.S. leadership in global AIDS response.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

522, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution commemorating and supporting the goals of World AIDS Day.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-522