Lynn C. Woolsey: “I rise in support of H.R. 4807, to reauthorize the Ryan White CARE Act. This reauthorization is very important to our…”

“I rise in support of H.R. 4807, to reauthorize the Ryan White CARE Act. This reauthorization is very important to our Nation. It is particularly important to my constituents in the North Bay across the Golden Gate Bridge from San Francisco, and for all of the people in the entire San Francisco Bay region. This act provides crucial services for care and treatment for individuals with HIV and AIDS. To date, the CARE act has worked to dramatically improve the quality of life for people living with HIV and for their families. It has reduced the use of costly inpatient care as well as increased the access to high-quality care for underserved populations. By supporting this important legislation, Mr. Speaker, we are ensuring that the thousands of Americans living with HIV/AIDS can continue to receive the care and the treatment that is absolutely necessary for their comfort and for their survival. Mr. Speaker, we must spare no effort to fight the HIV/AIDS epidemic. By reauthorizing the Ryan White CARE Act, we are taking a positive step to successfully dealing with this very deadly disease. We must adopt the reauthorization.”