; (2) to become aware, engaged, and empowered on the HIV/AIDS epidemic within their communities; and (3) to urge members of their communities to reduce risk factors, practice safe sex and other preventive measures, be tested for HIV/AIDS, and seek care when appropriate. 755. Review of all Federal and State laws, policies, and regulations regarding the criminal prosecution of individuals for HIV-related offenses (a) Definitions (1) HIV and HIV/AIDS The terms HIV and HIV/AIDS have the meanings given to such terms in section 2689 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300ff–88 ). (2) State The term State includes the District of Columbia, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the United States Virgin Islands. (b) Sense of Congress regarding laws or regulations directed at people living with HIV/AIDS It is the sense of Congress that Federal and State laws, policies, and regulations regarding people living with HIV/AIDS— (1) should not place unique or additional burdens on such individuals solely as a result of their HIV status; and (2) should instead demonstrate a public health-oriented, evidence-based, medically accurate, and contemporary understanding of— (A) the multiple factors that lead to HIV transmission; (B) the relative risk of HIV transmission routes; (C) the current health implications of living with HIV; (D) the associated benefits of treatment and support services for people living with HIV