Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis research, education, and usage, and addressing the barriers to receiving this treatment, especially for communities of color, gay and bisexual men, and transgender people.
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 25, 2018)
Recognizes the value of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as an effective prevention tool in combating HIV.
Expresses support for the research, education, and usage of PrEP.
Calls on Congress to increase funding to existing programs that work to educate the public and health care professionals about PrEP.
Calls on the Department of Health and Human Services to review outreach efforts of HIV prevention programs and to study solutions regarding barriers to PrEP access.
What just happenedJun 25, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 25, 2018
- Jun 25, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jun 25, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 25, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House