World AIDS Day Reception and Exhibit in U.S. Capitol

Co-chairs of the Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus Barbara Lee, Jim McDermott, and Trent Franks joined HIV/AIDS community advocates for a special World AIDS Day reception and exhibit on December 1, 2011.
World AIDS Day Reception & Exhibit

HIV/AIDS Caucus Co-Chairs Introduce H.Con.Res 123

HIV/AIDS Caucus Co-Chairs, Rep. Trent Franks, Rep. Barbara Lee, and Rep. Jim McDermott introduce a resolution "Recognizing the potential for the virtual elimination of pediatric HIV and AIDS and keeping HIV positive mothers alive."
H.Con.Res. 123

HIV/AIDS Caucus Holds Meeting on International AIDS Conference

Members of the Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus met with government officials, community leaders and key stakeholders.
Caucus Meeting at International AIDS Conference

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Statement Recognizing World AIDS Day

Nov 27, 2012 Press Release

The co-chairs release a statement commemorating World AIDS Day on December 1, 2012.

Members of the HIV/AIDS Caucus Speaking on the House Floor

Oct 3, 2012 Speeches

Caucus Co-Chairs Introduce H.Con.Res 131

Jul 13, 2012 Press Release
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Events Schedule

Jun
27

National HIV Testing Day

The 17th annual National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) to encourage HIV Testing. For more information, or to find events near you, visit National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) .

Sep
18

National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day

September 18th is the 6th annual National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day. This day serves as source of support for increasing prevention, research, and acknowledgment of how aging impacts HIV/AIDS. For more information, or to find events near you, visit National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness .

Sep
27

National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

September 27th is National Gay Men’s HIV/Awareness Day. This day encourages the continuous of the fight against HIV/AIDS and remembers those who lost the fight against HIV/AIDS. For more information, or to find events near you, visit National Association of People With AIDS.

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Mission and Purpose

Founded on September 15, 2011, the Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus consists of a bipartisan and bicameral group of Members of Congress who are committed to ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic, improving the lives of those infected with the disease, and ensuring that everyone is informed and knows their status.

For more on the Caucus' Mission and Purpose, click here.

Meet the Co-chairs

Rep. Barbara LeeFirst elected in 1998 to represent California’s 9th Congressional District, the Democratic lawmaker has established a reputation for principled and independent stands, unafraid to take on the tough issues and speak her mind for her constituents, for a more just America, and for a safer world.

» Read Rep. Barbara Lee's Biography.

 

Rep. Jim McDermottBorn in Chicago, Jim was the first member of his family to attend college. He graduated from Wheaton College and then attended the Abraham Lincoln School of Medicine at the University of Illinois.

» Read Rep. Jim McDermott's Biography.

 

Rep. Trent FranksCongressman Trent Franks is a conservative Reagan Republican, and he has spent most of his life working on children’s issues and trying to build a better future for all children.

» Read Rep. Trent Frank's Biography.

 

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