I rise today in strong support of the conference report on S. 1. the National Institutes of Health Revitalization Act. While there are many reasons to support this conference report. I would call attention to one of the most important provisions in the bill. that relating to the immigration of AIDSinfected aliens. I am pleased to see that the conferees have taken note of the strong and clear position of the House on this issue. and have included language codifying the ban on the permanent immigration of HIVinfected individuals. This language is identical to the provisions of H.R. 985. the McCollumRoukemaSolomonSmith bill. and statutorily designates AIDS. and HIVinfection. as a communicable disease of public health significance. As my colleagues may recall. support for this measure is overwhelmingsimilar provisions were adopted by a 3toI margin in the other body. and in the House. more than 350 Members voted to maintain this ban.
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