To amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to facilitating the development of microbicides to prevent the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases.
Requires NIH to establish a program to support research to develop microbicides that can substantially reduce transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Authorizes appropriations.
Title II: Microbicide Research at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Amends the PHSA to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to expand, intensify, and coordinate activities of the Centers with respect to research on microbicides to prevent the transmission of STDs, including HIV. Authorizes appropriations.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H908-909)
Referred to the House Committee on Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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