Implementing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the United States for 2015-2020
Aug 4, 2015
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Jul 30, 2015
Published on: Aug 4, 2015
Aug 4, 2015
Signed by: Barack Obama
Signed on: Jul 30, 2015
Published on: Aug 4, 2015
Summary
Directs federal agencies to work together to reduce new HIV infections, improve care for people with HIV, and lower health differences between groups.
What problem does this solve?
The country needed a more coordinated and up-to-date plan to fight the HIV epidemic, especially for the groups most affected by the virus. This order updates the national strategy and requires federal agencies to create and follow action plans to improve HIV prevention and care.
What does this order do?
Updates the national HIV/AIDS strategy
Releases and puts into action the 'National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the United States: Updated to 2020' to build on progress made since 2010.
Assigns lead agencies to carry out the plan
Names ten federal departments and agencies as leaders responsible for creating and following plans to meet the strategy's goals.
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National HIV/AIDS strategy federal interagency working group
Creates a federal working group
Establishes the National HIV/AIDS Strategy Federal Interagency Working Group to support and coordinate the implementation of the updated strategy across the government.
Requires agency action plans
Orders the head of each lead agency to submit a detailed action plan to the White House within 100 days, outlining how they will help achieve the strategy's goals.
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Role of the White House office of national AIDS policy (ONAP)
Assigns monitoring and reporting duties
Makes the White House Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP) responsible for watching over the strategy's implementation and reporting on its progress to the President each year.
Focuses on reducing health disparities
Commits to reducing HIV-related health differences experienced by specific groups, including gay and bisexual men, Black and Latino communities, and transgender women.
Who does this affect?
- People living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS
- Specific demographic groups with high HIV rates
- Federal health and social service agencies
What is the real world impact?
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Improves the national response to HIV/AIDS
Updates the national plan to fight HIV/AIDS by using new research and building on past successes. It aims to reduce new infections, improve care, and lessen health gaps among different groups of people.
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Focuses on the most affected groups
Directs special attention and resources to the communities most impacted by HIV, such as gay and bisexual men, Black and Latino people, and transgender women, to address specific health challenges they face.
When does this start?
This order became effective on July 30, 2015, and sets several deadlines for federal agencies.
Agency Action Plans Due
Within 100 days of July 30, 2015, ten lead federal agencies must submit their action plans for implementing the strategy.
Working Group Recommendations Due
Within 100 days of July 30, 2015, the new Federal Interagency Working Group must give the President recommendations on actions agencies should take.
Department and Commission Recommendations Due
Within 100 days of July 30, 2015, the Department of State and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission must submit their recommendations.
Annual Progress Report
The Director of the Office of National AIDS Policy must report to the President every year on the progress of the strategy.