PrEP Assistance Program Act

House Bill

H.R. 7385

119th Congress

PrEP Assistance Program Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 4, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Bonnie Watson Coleman

D - NJ

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

The PrEP Assistance Program Act would establish a federal program to help Americans access PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), a highly effective medication that prevents HIV infection. This bill aims to reduce barriers to HIV prevention by making PrEP more affordable and accessible to people who could benefit from this preventive treatment.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced2/4/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

ChamberHouse

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PrEP Assistance Program Act

The PrEP Assistance Program Act would establish a federal program to help Americans access PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), a highly effective medication that prevents HIV infection. This bill aims to reduce barriers to HIV prevention by making PrEP more affor

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The PrEP Assistance Program Act would establish a federal program to help Americans access PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), a highly effective medication that prevents HIV infection. This bill aims to reduce barriers to HIV prevention by making PrEP more affordable and accessible to people who could benefit from this preventive treatment.

Bill Number: 7385
Introduced: 2/4/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Policy Area: Health

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Fact Sheet

Title: PrEP Assistance Program Act
Bill Number: 7385
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 2/4/2026
Summary: The PrEP Assistance Program Act would establish a federal program to help Americans access PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), a highly effective medication that prevents HIV infection. This bill aims to reduce barriers to HIV prevention by making PrEP more affordable and accessible to people who could

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The PrEP Assistance Program Act would establish a federal program to help Americans access PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), a highly effective medication that prevents HIV infection. This bill aims to reduce barriers to HIV prevention by making PrEP more affordable and accessible to people who could benefit from this preventive treatment.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates a dedicated assistance program for PrEP, a prescription medication that is over 99% effective at preventing HIV when taken as directed
Addresses cost barriers that currently prevent many at-risk individuals from accessing this life-saving preventive medicine
Supports the national goal of ending the HIV epidemic by expanding access to proven prevention methods
Targets populations who face the highest risk of HIV infection but may lack insurance coverage or financial resources for PrEP

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily benefit uninsured and underinsured Americans who are at elevated risk for HIV infection, including LGBTQ+ individuals, communities of color disproportionately affected by HIV, and people with HIV-positive partners. By removing financial obstacles to PrEP access, the program could significantly reduce new HIV infections nationwide and save both lives and long-term healthcare costs associated with HIV treatment.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7385, 119th Congress (2026). "PrEP Assistance Program Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7385

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