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".
Recognizes PrEP’s role in HIV prevention and supports October 10, 2026, as National PrEP Day.
In the House Energy and Commerce Committee since Oct. 1, 2026, 7 days after it was introduced. Most bills never leave committee.
- INTRODUCEDINTROOCT 1, 2026
- COMMITTEECOMM.IN COMMITTEE
- AGREED TOAGREED—
What the bill would do, and why it matters
PrEP is medication people can take before exposure to reduce their risk of HIV. The resolution recognizes PrEP as a prevention tool, supports October 10, 2026, as National PrEP Day, and encourages organizations to improve awareness and access. It also calls for efforts to reduce barriers and help people use PrEP consistently.
- NON-BINDING A simple resolution carries no force of law. It expresses the chamber's opinion or sets internal rules — it does not bind agencies, the President, or anyone outside Congress.
- COMMEMORATIVE This measure honors, congratulates or commemorates, or marks an observance such as an awareness day or month. It creates no legal obligations.
- DATA NOTE No Congressional Research Service summary was available.
- Support National PrEP Day
The resolution supports designating Saturday, October 10, 2026, as National PrEP Day to raise awareness of PrEP and encourage its use by people at risk of HIV.
- Encourage broader PrEP access
It encourages public health agencies, health care providers, insurers, community organizations, and other stakeholders to expand education, reduce barriers, and support evidence-based ways to increase access to and consistent use of PrEP.
The resolution cites barriers including stigma and cost, and says PrEP use has lagged among people who could benefit. It points to PrEP’s role in preventing HIV and calls for greater awareness and access.
Written from the bill text.
The path it took, step by step
- IntroducedOCT 1, 2026HOUSEOCT 1, 2026By Rep. Pocan with 5 original cosponsorsReferred to Energy and Commerce
- SAME DAYNOWCommitteeOCT 1, 2026ENERGY & COMMERCE NOWOCT 1, 2026In committee for 7 daysNo hearing yet
- 7 DAYS SO FARAgreed to in the House—HOUSE FLOOR—Not scheduled
- OCT 12026OCT 1, 2026REFERREDHOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- OCT 12026OCT 1, 2026INTRODUCEDHOUSESubmitted in House
Where your members stand on it
A coalition from 6 states
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. The smaller side has 1 member.
Plus the sponsor, a Democrat. The smaller side has 1 member.
Rep. Pocan’s record: sponsored 26 bills this Congress. 0 passed the House; 0 became law.
- Don BaconR-NE-2ORIGINAL
- Yvette D. ClarkeD-NY-9ORIGINAL
- Robin L. KellyD-IL-2ORIGINAL
- Mark TakanoD-CA-39ORIGINAL
- Bonnie Watson ColemanD-NJ-12ORIGINAL
- Kevin MullinD-CA-15OCT 5, 2026
- Eleanor Holmes NortonD-DC-ALOCT 5, 2026
- Mike QuigleyD-IL-5OCT 5, 2026
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