WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) reintroduced a resolution commemorating and supporting the goals of World AIDS Day, including the goal to achieve zero new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths. The resolution recognizes current efforts made by the United States and international organizations in combating HIV/AIDS, such as the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which has saved over 25 million lives. The resolution also encourages greater coordination between the global community to end the HIV epidemic by 2030.
“Every year, thousands of people in the United States with diagnosed HIV continue to lose their lives, with communities of color disproportionately suffering from this fatal disease,” said Senator Booker. “This World AIDS Day, I hope our country remembers those we have lost, lends support to those currently suffering, and recommits itself to eradicating HIV/AIDS globally. I’m proud to stand alongside Senator Sullivan in reintroducing this bipartisan resolution that acknowledges the United States as a global leader in the fight to ultimately achieve zero new HIV infections and AIDS-related deaths.”
“The United States and the world have made great progress combatting the HIV/AIDS epidemic, including through the PEPFAR program I helped spearhead during the George W. Bush administration,” said Senator Sullivan. “Nearly 15 million people have been treated under this global coalition of partners. We must continue this important work and lead the effort to end HIV/AIDS infections and deaths. I am glad to join Senator Booker in this resolution recognizing World AIDS Day and commending those who have participated in the critical work to save lives and eradicate this devastating disease.”
To read the full text of the resolution, click here.