July 25, 2000 (House)
H.R. 4807 - Ryan White CARE Act Amendments of 2000 (Reps.
Coburn (R) OK, Waxman (D) CA and 195 cosponsors)The
Administration supports House passage of H.R. 4807, which would
reauthorize appropriations for and amend the programs contained in the
Ryan White CARE Act. Since its enactment in 1990, the Ryan White CARE Act
has served as a lifeline in providing health care to hundreds of thousands
of individuals living with HIV and AIDS in the United States. This year,
the Administration requested a $125 million increase in funding for Ryan
White CARE Act programs, which represents more than a 340 percent increase
in funding for these programs since the beginning of this Administration.
The Administration applauds the bipartisan action on H.R. 4807 and urges
its swift passage.
While the Administration supports H.R. 4807, it has a few concerns with
the legislation and looks forward to working with Congress to address
these during Conference action. Specifically, while the Administration
supports the expansion of the existing grant program for HIV testing of
pregnant women and newborns under section 212, the Administration is
concerned about the bill's provision that could establish financial
incentives for States to enact mandatory HIV testing laws. In addition,
H.R. 4807 authorizes prevention-focused activities, such as partner
notification and data collection and surveillance, that the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention is already carrying out under existing
authorities.
The Administration commends the bipartisan efforts of the Commerce
Committee in developing this important piece of legislation.
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