Support the Global Response to HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria

Dear Colleague:

I urge you to sign on to the letter below requesting funding to support the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria in the FY 2016 State and Foreign Operations appropriations bill.

The U.S.’s bipartisan commitment to PEPFAR and the Global Fund not only saves lives, but also contributes directly to stability, security and economic growth worldwide. Our strong support for PEPFAR and the Global Fund, coupled with scientific advances and lessons learned from a decade of implementation, has the potential to turn the tide on HIV/AIDS and help us meet our target of achieving an AIDS-free generation.

These contributions are just a fraction of 1% of the federal budget, yet enable PEPFAR and the Global Fund to continue its critical, life-saving work and influence the organization’s ability to leverage additional resources from other donors. Strong support for both PEPFAR and the Global Fund will enhance U.S. leadership in the world and increase our ability to meet seminal global health goals that are within reach.

A copy of the letter is below. If you need further information or would like to sign on, please contact Monica Pham in Rep. Lee’s office (monica.pham@mail.house.gov).

Sincerely,
Barbara Lee
Member of Congress