H.R. 1420 would amend the Public Health Service Act with respect to facilitating the development of microbicides for preventing transmission of HIV/AIDS and other diseases.
Detailed Summary
Microbicide Development Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Director of the Office of AIDS Research to: (1) expedite the implementation of the federal strategic plan for the conduct and support of microbicide research and development; and (2) expand, intensify, and coordinate all activities with respect to research and development of microbicides to prevent the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 3/9/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials.
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