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Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 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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Introduced 2026-10-01Topic: health care

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This resolution states that the House of Representatives recognizes the effectiveness of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a medication used to prevent HIV, and the need to expand access to it across the United States. It supports designating Saturday, October 10, 2026, as "National PrEP Day" to promote awareness of PrEP and encourage its use among people at risk of HIV. It also encourages public health agencies, health care providers, insurers, community groups, and others to increase education, reduce barriers, and support strategies that increase PrEP access and adherence. The resolution does not create new laws or funding.

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Action history

DateChamberActionStatus effect
2026-10-01HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.refer
2026-10-01Submitted in Houseintroduce
2026-10-01Submitted in Houseintroduce
Source: GovInfo Bill Status (Library of Congress), fetched 2026-10-30. Provisions and opinion polling arrive in a later release.