Bills · HR 5126
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5126Health
HIV Prevention Now Act
INTRO SEP 4· LAST ACTION SEP 4
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STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses the funding for preventing serious infectious diseases that affect millions of Americans. By providing a substantial, dedicated amount of money to the CDC's center focused on HIV, viral hepatitis, STDs, and tuberculosis, it aims to bolster public health efforts to curb the spread of these conditions. If this bill becomes law, it would mean more resources for testing, education, treatment access, and research related to these diseases starting in fiscal year 2026.
Without this bill, funding for these critical prevention programs would depend on other appropriations, which might be less or not as specifically earmarked. Voters should care because adequate funding for disease prevention can lead to healthier communities, fewer new infections, and reduced healthcare costs in the long run. It ensures continued focus and resources on managing and eradicating diseases that pose significant public health challenges.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Provides $2,165,000,000 in funding for fiscal year 2026 to the National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
This is the core action of the bill, directing a significant amount of money to specific public health efforts.
PROVISION 02
Specifies that the provided funds are in addition to any other money appropriated to the Department of Health and Human Services or the CDC.
This ensures the funding is a net increase for prevention efforts, rather than replacing existing funds.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that the funds be used exclusively for the programs and activities of the specified National Center.
This provision ensures the money is focused solely on its intended purpose of preventing HIV, viral hepatitis, STDs, and tuberculosis.
PROVISION 04
Prohibits the transfer of these funds to any entity other than the National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention.
This prevents the diversion of funds to other government programs or agencies, reinforcing dedicated use.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 33
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
35
BILLS LED
44
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 33 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 4
Introduced in House
SEP 4
Referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5126
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 4, 2025
Last actionSep 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 4, 2025
House BillHR 5126Health
HIV Prevention Now Act
INTRODUCED SEP 4, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 4, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
33
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