HR1602: 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".
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
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".
Plain-language summary
This bill recognizes the importance of pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, which is medicine that prevents HIV infection in people at high risk. The bill supports making October 10, 2026, a national day called 'National PrEP Day' to raise awareness about HIV prevention. PrEP is a medication taken before exposure to HIV to reduce infection chances. The bill is currently introduced in Congress and has not yet been assigned to a for review.
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Sponsors
Mark Pocan
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (11)
Don Bacon
Mark Takano
Bonnie Coleman
Robin Kelly
Yvette Clarke