and self-esteem. Research also indicates that many people with disabilities, including PLWHA, report perceiving themselves as being less disabled or not disabled at all, when working. Furthermore, some studies link working with better physical and mental health outcomes for PLWHA when compared to those who are not working. Preliminary data also suggest that transitioning to employment is associated with reduced HIV-related health risk behavior for many people. (19) On July 16, 2012, the Food and Drug Administration approved the first drug to reduce the risk of HIV infection in uninfected individuals who are at high risk of HIV infection and who may engage in sexual activity with HIV-infected partners. (20) Syringe service programs (SSPs) have been associated with lowered HIV infections, lower hepatitis C infections, and increased linkage to substance use treatment. (21) There is now conclusive scientific evidence that a person living with HIV who is on antiretroviral therapy (ART) and is durably virally suppressed (defined as having a consistent viral load of less than 200 copies/ml) does not sexually transmit HIV. The conclusive evidence about the highly effective preventative benefits of ART provides an unprecedented opportunity to improve the lives of people living with HIV, improve treatment uptake and adherence, and advocate for expanded access to treatment and care. 743. Additional funding for AIDS drug assistance program treatments Section 2623 of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300ff–31b ) is amended by adding at the end the following: (c) Additional funding for AIDS drug assistance program treatments In addition to amounts otherwise authorized to be appropriated for carrying out this subpart, there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out sections 2612(b)(3)(B) and 2616 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2022. . 744. Enhancing the national HIV surveillance system (a) Grants The Secretary of Health and Human Services, acting through the Director of the