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”.
Latest action (1 Oct 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
This resolution, H.Res. 1602, would have the House of Representatives recognize the importance of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for preventing HIV. It would also support designating Saturday, October 10, 2026, as "National PrEP Day" to raise awareness and encourage its use. The resolution highlights PrEP's effectiveness in reducing HIV risk and notes that disparities persist in who accesses it, with cost and stigma being barriers.
The resolution affects individuals who could benefit from PrEP and the broader effort to prevent HIV transmission. It emphasizes that while some private health plans cover PrEP without cost-sharing, access remains an issue for many, including uninsured individuals. The resolution encourages various public health entities, healthcare providers, insurers, and community organizations to work together to improve access and adherence to PrEP.
This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 1, 2026, by Representative Mark Pocan and other cosponsors. Its current status is "Introduced." The next step for this type of resolution would be for it to be considered by the relevant committee, in this case, the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Official summary
This resolution is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on October 1, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1602 do?
- This resolution, H.Res. 1602, would have the House of Representatives recognize the importance of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for preventing HIV. It would also support designating Saturday, October 10, 2026, as "National PrEP Day" to raise awareness and encourage its use. The resolution highlights PrEP's effectiveness in reducing HIV risk and notes that disparities persist in who accesses it, with cost and stigma being barriers. The resolution affects individuals who could benefit from PrEP and the broader effort to prevent HIV transmission. It emphasizes that while some private health plans cover PrEP without cost-sharing, access remains an issue for many, including uninsured individuals. The resolution encourages various public health entities, healthcare providers, insurers, and community organizations to work together to improve access and adherence to PrEP. This resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on October 1, 2026, by Representative Mark Pocan and other cosponsors. Its current status is "Introduced." The next step for this type of resolution would be for it to be considered by the relevant committee, in this case, the Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Has H.Res. 1602 become law?
- Not yet. As of 1 Oct 2026, H.Res. 1602 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1602?
- H.Res. 1602 was sponsored by Rep. Mark Pocan [D-WI2] (Democrat-WI), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1602?
- Introduced (1 Oct 2026).
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