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.
USA115th CongressHRES-960| House
| Updated: 6/25/2018
Bonnie Watson Coleman
Democratic Representative
New Jersey
Cosponsors (13)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)
Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
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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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Health
Drug, alcohol, tobacco useHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careHIV/AIDSMedical researchMinority healthPrescription drugsSexually transmitted diseases
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.
USA115th CongressHRES-960| House
| Updated: 6/25/2018
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
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Bonnie Watson Coleman
Democratic Representative
New Jersey
Cosponsors (13)
Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Jose E. Serrano (Democratic)Charlie Crist (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)
Energy and Commerce Committee
Health
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Drug, alcohol, tobacco useHealth care coverage and accessHealth promotion and preventive careHIV/AIDSMedical researchMinority healthPrescription drugsSexually transmitted diseases