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United States · Resolution · HRES

H.Res. 960 (115th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives in support of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis research, education, and usage, and addressing the barriers to receiving this treatment, especially for communities of color, gay and bisexual men, and transgender people.

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Introduced

25 June 2018

Last action

25 June 2018 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Sponsors

Bonnie Watson Coleman, Yvette Clarke, Raúl Grijalva, Eleanor Norton, Mark Pocan, Mark Takano, James McGovern, JOSE SERRANO, Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Dina Titus, Sean Maloney, Charlie Crist, Adam Schiff, Pete Aguilar

Subjects

Healthcare, Education

Source updated

3 January 2025

Healthcare · Education

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Summary

Recognizes the value of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as an effective prevention tool in combating HIV. Expresses support for the research, education, and usage of PrEP. Calls on Congress to increase funding to existing programs that work to educate the public and health care professionals about PrEP. Calls on the Department of Health and Human Services to review outreach efforts of HIV prevention programs and to study solutions regarding barriers to PrEP access.

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Timeline

  1. 25 June 2018

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 June 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 25 June 2018

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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