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H.Res. 1602 · 119th Congress

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".

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IntroducedOct 1, 2026
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Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Oct 1, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

What it does

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What has happened

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  1. Oct 1, 2026Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
  2. Oct 1, 2026Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress
  3. Oct 1, 2026Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

  • Don Bacon R-NE-2
  • André Carson D-IN-7
  • Yvette D. Clarke D-NY-9
  • Robin L. Kelly D-IL-2
  • Kevin Mullin D-CA-15
  • Eleanor Holmes Norton D-DC-At Large
  • Mike Quigley D-IL-5
  • Emily Randall D-WA-6
  • Mark Takano D-CA-39
  • Maxine Waters D-CA-43
  • Bonnie Watson Coleman D-NJ-12