Political Quotes

“Let me describe it in one sentence. This amendment increases the HOPWA, which is the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS, by $2 million. It offsets it with a harmless offset. I appreciate the cooperation, and I yield back the balance of my time. Madam Chair, HOPWA is a national safety net for people battling HIV/ AIDS, providing housing support through competitive and formula grants to all fifty states, the District of Colombia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands since 1992. At any given time, one-third to one-half of all Americans with HIV/AIDS are either homeless or in imminent danger of losing their homes. Research shows that stable housing leads to better health outcomes for those living with HIV. Inadequate or unstable housing is not only a barrier to effective treatment, but also puts people with HIV/AIDS at risk of premature death from exposure to other diseases, poor nutrition, stress, and lack of medical care. Housing interventions are critical in our continued fight against HIV/ AIDS, and even modest investments in stable housing programs saves federal and state tax dollars. It is because of the important and unique role HOPWA plays in battling AIDS that the program enjoys broad bipartisan support, and it's why I'm offering an amendment today that would restore $2 million to the program.…”