HR5127Referred to Committee

PrEP and PEP are Prevention Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-09-04
Introduced
35
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Maxine Waters
Maxine Waters
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 97.8% (642 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (35)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2025-09-04

Source: Congress.gov

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would make HIV prevention medications (PrEP and PEP) more accessible and affordable by improving insurance coverage and reducing out-of-pocket costs for people at risk of HIV infection. The legislation affects insurance companies, healthcare providers, and individuals seeking to prevent HIV transmission through medication rather than waiting for treatment after infection. By removing financial barriers to these preventive drugs, the bill aims to reduce new HIV cases in the United States.

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