Introduced
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
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”.
- (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.