[20051026]98-476_艾滋病：Ryan White CARE法案.pdf

Congressional Research Service The Library of CongressCRS Report for CongressReceived through the CRS WebOrder Code 98-476Updated October 26, 2005AIDS: The Ryan White CARE ActJudith A. Johnson and Paulette C. MorganDomestic Social Policy DivisionSummaryThe Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act makesfederal funds available to metropolitan areas and states to assist in health care costs andsupport services for individuals and families affected by the human immunodeficiencyvirus (HIV) or acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). P.L. 106-345, signedinto law in October 2000, reauthorized the act through FY2005. In July 2005, the BushAdministration released its reauthorization principles and an outline of proposedchanges to CARE Act programs. Legislation reauthorizing the Ryan White CARE Actis expected to be introduced during the 109th Congress. CARE Act programs received$2.02 billion in FY2004 and $2.073 billion in FY2005. The President requested $2.083billion for FY2006, an increase of $10 million for the AIDS Drug Assistance Program.This report will be updated periodically.BackgroundThe Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency (CARE) Act makesfederal