H.R. 4914 would amend the United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003 to provide for the integration of food security and nutrition activities into prevention, care, treatment, and support activities.
Detailed Summary
Global HIV/AIDS Food Security and Nutrition Support Act of 2007 - Amends the United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003 to direct the Global AIDS Coordinator to: (1) ensure that an assessment of the food security and nutritional status of each patient enrolled in anti-retroviral medication treatment program is carried out; (2) provide food and nutrition support to each HIV-infected individual and his or her household for at least 180 days; (3) coordinate activities with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Secretary of Agriculture, and other relevant U.S. government departments and agencies; (4) develop indicators to measure the effectiveness of nutrition and food security interventions; and (5) support linkages between U.S. colleges and universities with colleges and universities in focus countries in order to provide training and build indigenous capacity to respond to HIV/AIDS and to improve capacity to address nutrition and livelihood needs of HIV/AIDS-affected and impoverished communities.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 12/19/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
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