§ 1680v. Director of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment
Director of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment
Establishment
The Secretary, acting through the Service, shall establish within the Service the position of the Director of HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment (referred to in this section as the “Director”).
Duties
The Director shall—
coordinate and promote HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment activities specific to Indians;
provide technical assistance to Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and urban Indian organizations regarding existing HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment programs; and
ensure interagency coordination to facilitate the inclusion of Indians in Federal HIV/AIDS research and grant opportunities, with emphasis on the programs operated under the Ryan White Comprehensive Aids 11 So in original. Probably should be “AIDS”. So in original. Probably should be “AIDS”. Resources Emergency Act of 1990 (Public Law 101–381; 104 Stat. 576) and the amendments made by that Act.
Report
Not later than 2 years after March 23, 2010, and not less frequently than once every 2 years thereafter, the Director shall submit to Congress a report describing, with respect to the preceding 2-year period—
each activity carried out under this section; and
any findings of the Director with respect to HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment activities specific to Indians.