Implementing the National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the United States for 2015-2020

This executive order implements the updated 2015-2020 National HIV/AIDS Strategy, directing federal agencies to develop action plans, coordinate efforts, and report progress on reducing HIV infections, improving care access, and addressing disparities. It establishes a Federal Interagency Working Group and assigns specific responsibilities to lead agencies including HHS, Defense, Justice, and others.

Federal Register Open PDF 80 FR 46181

Impact dates

Jul 29, 2016
Annual ONAP report to President on Updated Strategy implementation
Jul 29, 2016
Annual lead agency progress reports on quantitative targets
Nov 7, 2015
Lead agency action plans due to ONAP and OMB
Nov 7, 2015
State Department recommendations on domestic HIV response due
Nov 7, 2015
EEOC recommendations and employment discrimination plan due
Nov 7, 2015
Federal Interagency Working Group recommendations to President due

Key directives

Director of ONAP to annually report to President on Updated Strategy implementation
Lead agencies to submit action plans within 100 days
Lead agencies to designate coordination officials and provide annual progress reports
Lead agencies to use budget process to prioritize HIV/AIDS programs
State Department to submit recommendations based on PEPFAR lessons within 100 days
EEOC to submit recommendations on employment opportunities and discrimination plan within 100 days
Federal Interagency Working Group to provide implementation recommendations within 100 days
Federal Interagency Working Group to hold regular meetings and conduct stakeholder outreach

Timeline

Immediate

EO takes effect July 30, 2015
Federal Interagency Working Group established

Near term (90d)

Lead agency action plans due (by November 7, 2015)
State Department recommendations due (by November 7, 2015)
EEOC recommendations and plan due (by November 7, 2015)
Federal Interagency Working Group recommendations to President due (by November 7, 2015)

Long term

Annual ONAP reports to President on Updated Strategy implementation
Annual lead agency progress reports on quantitative targets
Strategy implementation through 2020
Ongoing Federal Interagency Working Group coordination and outreach

Risks & tensions

Subject to availability of appropriations (Sec. 7(b)) may limit implementation
No enforcement mechanism for private rights (Sec. 7(c))
Coordination across 10+ lead agencies creates bureaucratic complexity
Streamlining grantee reporting requirements mentioned as 'encouraged' but not mandated
Vague 'to the extent permitted by law' language in Sec. 4 may limit agency obligations