Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS
Headline: Creates Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS at Health Department
What it does: The Department of Health and Human Services must establish and support an advisory council to advise on HIV prevention, research, and services.
- Creates an advisory council of up to 30 members advising on HIV policy.
- Requires federal departments to provide information to the council when permitted by law.
- Allows council members to receive compensation and travel expenses as permitted by law.
Summary
This order directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS composed of up to 30 members. The council will give advice, information, and recommendations to the Secretary about preventing HIV, advancing HIV and AIDS research, and improving services for people living with HIV.
Federal departments and agencies must, when allowed by law, provide information the council requests. The Department of Health and Human Services will support the council with funds and staff as available, and the Secretary must give the President copies of the council's written reports.
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