Community AIDS and Hepatitis Prevention Act of 2008
To permit the use of Federal funds for syringe exchange programs for purposes of reducing the transmission of bloodborne pathogens, including HIV and viral hepatitis.
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Bill Status
| Introduced | ![]() | Voted on by House | ![]() | Voted on by Senate | ![]() | Considered By President | ![]() | Bill Becomes Law |
| July 30, 2008 |
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Blog Coverage
December 05, 2008 End of the year analysis of pro and anti drug legislation ...
H.R. 6680 sought to allow federal funds for needle exchange programs. Opposed-Failed, no action was taken by Congress. This bill cannot be carried over to the 111th Congressional session without being re-introduced. ...
Source: The Hive blogs
November 06, 2008 Address AIDS? Yes We Can!
AIDS advocates were overwhelmingly thrilled by President-elect Barack Obamaâs victory Tuesday, expressing hope that Obamaâs election will bring meaningful changes to health care reform, science-based prevention, and a National AIDS ...
Source: Housing Works News
October 31, 2008 HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVE PEACE AND LOVE
If enacted, HR 6680 could save hundreds of thousands of lives and millions of taxpayer dollars. Cut Those Stupid TV Ads. Take action on this issue. Tell Congress to stop wasting your tax money on those stupid anti-marijuana commercials. ...
Source: HUMAN RIGHTS BLOG FOUR











