Recognizing the importance of access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention and supporting the designation of Saturday, October 10, 2026, as "National PrEP Day".

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1602 Introduced in House (IH)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1602

Recognizing the importance of access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) 
for HIV prevention and supporting the designation of Saturday, October 
                  10, 2026, as ``National PrEP Day''.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 1, 2026

Mr. Pocan (for himself, Mr. Bacon, Mr. Takano, Mrs. Watson Coleman, Ms. 
Kelly of Illinois, and Ms. Clarke of New York) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce

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                               RESOLUTION

 
Recognizing the importance of access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) 
for HIV prevention and supporting the designation of Saturday, October 
                  10, 2026, as ``National PrEP Day''.

Whereas the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 
        approximately 1,200,000 individuals in the United States are living with 
        human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and 38,793 new HIV diagnoses 
        occurred in 2024;
Whereas pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a preventive medication regimen that 
        when taken as prescribed reduces the risk of acquiring HIV from sexual 
        exposure by more than 99 percent;
Whereas significant disparities persist in PrEP uptake;
Whereas, in 2022, only about 31 percent of individuals estimated to benefit from 
        PrEP filled prescriptions, with markedly lower use among certain high-
        risk populations due to stigma, cost, and other access issues;
Whereas multiple Food and Drug Administration approved PrEP options exist, 
        including daily oral medications (brand and generic) and a long-acting 
        injectable, with additional long-acting and innovative modalities in the 
        research pipeline;
Whereas the United States Preventive Services Task Force has given PrEP an ``A'' 
        recommendation for individuals at high risk of HIV;
Whereas non-grandfathered private health plans must cover such preventive 
        services without cost sharing, including associated clinical testing and 
        follow up services;
Whereas expanding access to cost-free PrEP and related services, including for 
        uninsured individuals via National PrEP Programs involving public-
        private partnerships, is recognized as critical to reducing new HIV 
        transmissions and improving health outcomes; and
Whereas telehealth platforms can help individuals obtain PrEP quickly, for free, 
        and without stigma in all 50 States, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the proven effectiveness of pre-exposure 
        prophylaxis (PrEP) in preventing human immunodeficiency virus 
        (HIV) transmission and the urgent need to expand access to PrEP 
        across the United States;
            (2) supports the designation of ``National PrEP Day'' to 
        promote awareness of PrEP and encourage uptake among 
        individuals at risk of contracting HIV; and
            (3) encourages Federal, State, local, Tribal, and 
        territorial public health agencies, health care providers, 
        insurers, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders 
        to amplify education, reduce barriers, and support evidence-
        based strategies that increase PrEP access and adherence.
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