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Budget Cuts Threaten HIV Services, Warns Lawmaker

11/2/2025

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A GOP House-passed budget bill would cut funding for HIV and AIDS services by over $1.5 billion.
Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) warns the cuts could lead to more infections and deaths.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says programs will continue under a new administration, but advocates remain skeptical.
Cuts to Medicaid threaten access to treatment for many low-income people and could reduce testing and delay diagnoses.

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Story summary

A GOP House-passed budget bill would cut funding for HIV and AIDS services by over $1.5 billion.
Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.) warns the cuts could lead to more infections and deaths.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) says programs will continue under a new administration, but advocates remain skeptical.
Cuts to Medicaid threaten access to treatment for many low-income people and could reduce testing and delay diagnoses.