Bill · H.Res. 1602· House(119-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".
- Introduced
- 10/1/2026
- Last activity
- 10/1/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Mark Pocan
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution recognizes how important pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is for preventing HIV. It notes that over one million people in the United States live with HIV, and tens of thousands of new diagnoses happen each year. The text highlights that PrEP can lower the risk of getting HIV from sexual exposure by more than 99 percent when taken as prescribed. It supports designating Saturday, October 10, 2026, as National PrEP Day. Furthermore, the resolution encourages public health agencies, health care providers, and insurers to reduce barriers and increase access to PrEP.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+4
The resolution encourages public health agencies, providers, and stakeholders to reduce barriers and increase access to PrEP and related services.
Does this strengthen the Affordable Care Act?+3
The resolution encourages insurers to reduce barriers and support strategies that increase access to preventive health services like PrEP.
Would LGBTQ people be better off under this?+3
Promoting PrEP awareness and reducing barriers directly benefits the LGBTQ community, which experiences higher risks of HIV transmission.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Promoting HIV Prevention and Awareness: The House of Representatives recognizes the proven effectiveness of PrEP in preventing HIV transmission and supports designating Saturday, October 10, 2026, as National PrEP Day, which can help promote awareness and encourage uptake among at-risk individuals as stated in Resolved clauses (1) and (2).
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Reducing Barriers to Healthcare: The resolution encourages Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial public health agencies, health care providers, insurers, and other stakeholders to amplify education, reduce barriers, and support strategies that increase PrEP access and adherence under Resolved clause (3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- None Identified: The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+4Increases Affordable Care Act Support+3Increases Research Funding+2
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For L G B T Q Community+3Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves L G B T Q Rights+3Improves Racial Equity+2Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 10/5/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 10/1/2026
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Yvette ClarkeDemocrat · New York
Robin KellyDemocrat · Illinois
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Mike QuigleyDemocrat · Illinois
Mark TakanoDemocrat · California
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey