World AIDS Day, 2011

In simple terms

This proclamation designates December 1, 2011 as World AIDS Day, commemorating 30 years since the first HIV/AIDS cases were reported. It describes ongoing administration efforts including the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, PEPFAR global relief, research investments, and implementation of the Affordable Care Act, while urging governors, territorial officials, and Americans to participate in remembrance and support activities.

Federal Register Open PDF 76 FR 76025

Record & deadlines

Nov 30, 2011Signed
Signed by the President
Dec 6, 2011FR published
Published in the Federal Register · 76 FR 76025
Federal Register PDF
Jan 1, 2014
Affordable Care Act insurance provisions including those with HIV take effect
Jul 1, 2012
19th International AIDS Conference in Washington, D.C.
Dec 1, 2011
World AIDS Day observance

Key directives

Proclaim December 1, 2011 as World AIDS Day
Urge Governors, territorial officials, and American people to join in appropriate commemorative activities

What to expect

Immediate

December 1, 2011 designated as World AIDS Day
Urge to governors and officials to join commemorative activities

Near term (90d)

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Long term

Affordable Care Act insurance provisions for people with HIV by 2014
19th International AIDS Conference in Washington, D.C. in July 2012
Ongoing research for vaccine and microbicides
Continued PEPFAR implementation with new prevention methods

Risks & tensions

Document describes ongoing programs rather than creating new binding obligations; ACA 2014 deadline was established by prior legislation, not this proclamation
No concrete funding or policy commitments beyond existing strategies