Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7385
PrEP Assistance Program Act
House Bill Would Create $400M Program to Provide Free PrEP to Uninsured, Rural Americans
Legislative Progress
House
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.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Community-based organizations and small clinics could apply for grants of up to $10 million to establish or support PrEP programs. This creates a potential revenue stream for small healthcare providers and community health organizations that serve high-risk populations, particularly in underserved or rural areas.
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Broader Impacts
Score
Scores: -5 (harmful) to +5 (beneficial)Short-term: 0-2 yearsLong-term: 10-30 years
Milestones
2 milestones2 actions
Feb 4, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Feb 4, 2026
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
PrEP Assistance Program Act
Bill NumberHR 7385
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Data Sources
Sponsor
Cosponsors
(12)D: 12
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