Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7385

House Bill Would Create $400M Program to Provide Free PrEP to Uninsured, Rural Americans

PrEP Assistance Program Act

about 2 months ago·View on Congress.gov

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Key Points

This bill would create a new grant program to help clinics and local governments provide PrEP, which is a medicine that helps prevent people from getting HIV. The program would focus on reaching people in rural areas, those without health insurance, and groups that are at a higher risk of getting the virus.
People who get help through these programs would not have to pay for the medicine, doctor visits, or lab tests. The plan also encourages using creative ways to reach people, such as mobile clinics, health vending machines, and 'pop-up' centers in the community.
A new 'PrEP Pass' would be created for people without health insurance. This card would allow them to get HIV prevention drugs and necessary blood or urine tests from participating doctors and pharmacies at no cost to the patient.
Congress would set aside $400 million every year from 2027 through 2031 to pay for these services. This money would also cover extra support like transportation to the doctor, mental health services, and training for healthcare workers to better serve their patients.

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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Who is affectedScoreImpactCertaintyScopeDurationSentiment

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Broader Impacts

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Score

Scores: -5 (harmful) to +5 (beneficial)Short-term: 0-2 yearsLong-term: 10-30 years

Milestones

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Feb 4, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Feb 4, 2026

Introduced in House

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TheBody·over 1 year ago

Medicare Now Fully Covers All Forms of PrEP—Including Injectables

Advocates have long called for a national program featuring a 'PrEP Pass'—a card similar to insurance that covers generic pills and quarterly bloodwork. This concept is a central pillar of the PrEP Assistance Program Act aimed at eliminating cost barriers for the un- and underinsured.

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