Bills · HR 7385
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7385Health
PrEP Assistance Program Act
INTRO FEB 4· LAST ACTION FEB 4
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly tackles the ongoing public health challenge of HIV by making a powerful prevention tool, PrEP, more accessible. If passed, it would significantly lower financial and geographical barriers that currently prevent many people, particularly those who are uninsured or live in underserved communities, from accessing this life-saving medication. This could lead to a measurable reduction in new HIV infections, improving public health outcomes and reducing healthcare costs associated with long-term HIV treatment.
Without this bill, access to PrEP might continue to be uneven, leaving vulnerable populations without adequate protection. The current relevance lies in continuing efforts to end the HIV epidemic, ensuring that advances in medicine are available to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay or where they live. This bill aims to make a concrete difference in people's health and quality of life by expanding preventative care.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a grant program to help eligible entities create or support PrEP programs.
This provision creates the primary mechanism for funding local initiatives to expand access to HIV prevention medication.
PROVISION 02
Preference for grants will be given to entities serving communities with high HIV rates, including rural areas and uninsured individuals, or those using innovative service models.
This ensures that federal resources are directed to the populations and areas most in need and encourages creative approaches to care delivery.
PROVISION 03
Individuals receiving services from grant-funded PrEP programs may not be required to pay for those services or items.
This provision removes financial barriers, making critical HIV prevention accessible to individuals regardless of their ability to pay.
PROVISION 04
HHS must establish a separate program to reimburse healthcare providers for furnishing specified HIV prevention services to uninsured individuals.
This ensures that healthcare providers are compensated for offering essential preventive care to a vulnerable population that often struggles with access.
PROVISION 05
The bill authorizes $400,000,000 to be appropriated for each fiscal year from 2027 through 2031 to carry out these programs.
This specifies the significant funding level intended to support the widespread implementation and success of the PrEP assistance and reimbursement programs.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 16
D· New Jersey
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 4
Introduced in House
FEB 4
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7385
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 4, 2026
Last actionFeb 4, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2026
House BillHR 7385Health
PrEP Assistance Program Act
INTRODUCED FEB 4, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 4, 2026
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
16
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