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PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7853| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2026
Mark Takano

Mark Takano

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (25)
Becca Balint (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)
Committees (8)
• Ways and Means Committee• Financial Services Committee• Veterans' Affairs Committee• Armed Services Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee• Natural Resources Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to significantly expand access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) , medications crucial for preventing HIV transmission, by mandating their coverage without cost-sharing across various health insurance plans and federal programs. It amends the Public Health Service Act to include FDA-approved HIV prevention drugs and associated services as preventive care for private insurance , explicitly prohibiting preauthorization requirements for therapeutically equivalent drugs and extending these provisions to grandfathered plans. The bill seeks to eliminate financial barriers, reduce stigma, and ultimately decrease HIV transmission rates across the United States. The bill extends similar cost-sharing elimination to numerous federal health programs, including the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program , Medicaid , and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) , where HIV prevention services become mandatory benefits. Under Medicare , HIV prevention services are added to Part B benefits, eliminating coinsurance and deductibles, and Part D will remove cost-sharing for prevention drugs. Furthermore, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) , Department of Defense (DoD) TRICARE program , and Indian Health Service are all mandated to provide these treatments without copayments or limitations. Beyond direct healthcare coverage, the legislation prohibits discrimination in life insurance, disability insurance, and long-term care insurance policies. Insurers are forbidden from declining or limiting coverage, precluding individuals from taking PrEP, or considering PrEP use when determining premium rates, thereby preventing unfair practices against individuals proactively managing their health. To increase awareness and reduce stigma, the bill mandates comprehensive public and provider education campaigns by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the CDC, focusing on the safety, effectiveness, and availability of PrEP and PEP. A new grant program will also support PrEP and PEP initiatives in States, territories, Indian Tribes, and eligible non-profit entities, specifically targeting uninsured and underinsured individuals and reducing disparities in care. To protect patient privacy, HIPAA regulations will be amended to ensure individuals can access PrEP/PEP benefits under a family plan without other family members being informed. The bill includes robust enforcement mechanisms , requiring federal agencies to issue guidance, monitor compliance, and provide technical assistance. Non-compliant plans and issuers will be identified in regular reports to Congress, and a private right of action allows aggrieved individuals to seek legal recourse for violations, with most coverage amendments taking effect for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2027.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3815
PrEP Access and Coverage Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6117
PrEP Access and Coverage Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4392
PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2023
Mar 4, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3990
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Natural Resources, Financial Services, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3815
    PrEP Access and Coverage Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6117
    PrEP Access and Coverage Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4392
    PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2023


  • March 4, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3990
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Natural Resources, Financial Services, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026

PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7853| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2026
This legislation aims to significantly expand access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) , medications crucial for preventing HIV transmission, by mandating their coverage without cost-sharing across various health insurance plans and federal programs. It amends the Public Health Service Act to include FDA-approved HIV prevention drugs and associated services as preventive care for private insurance , explicitly prohibiting preauthorization requirements for therapeutically equivalent drugs and extending these provisions to grandfathered plans. The bill seeks to eliminate financial barriers, reduce stigma, and ultimately decrease HIV transmission rates across the United States. The bill extends similar cost-sharing elimination to numerous federal health programs, including the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program , Medicaid , and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) , where HIV prevention services become mandatory benefits. Under Medicare , HIV prevention services are added to Part B benefits, eliminating coinsurance and deductibles, and Part D will remove cost-sharing for prevention drugs. Furthermore, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) , Department of Defense (DoD) TRICARE program , and Indian Health Service are all mandated to provide these treatments without copayments or limitations. Beyond direct healthcare coverage, the legislation prohibits discrimination in life insurance, disability insurance, and long-term care insurance policies. Insurers are forbidden from declining or limiting coverage, precluding individuals from taking PrEP, or considering PrEP use when determining premium rates, thereby preventing unfair practices against individuals proactively managing their health. To increase awareness and reduce stigma, the bill mandates comprehensive public and provider education campaigns by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the CDC, focusing on the safety, effectiveness, and availability of PrEP and PEP. A new grant program will also support PrEP and PEP initiatives in States, territories, Indian Tribes, and eligible non-profit entities, specifically targeting uninsured and underinsured individuals and reducing disparities in care. To protect patient privacy, HIPAA regulations will be amended to ensure individuals can access PrEP/PEP benefits under a family plan without other family members being informed. The bill includes robust enforcement mechanisms , requiring federal agencies to issue guidance, monitor compliance, and provide technical assistance. Non-compliant plans and issuers will be identified in regular reports to Congress, and a private right of action allows aggrieved individuals to seek legal recourse for violations, with most coverage amendments taking effect for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2027.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3815
PrEP Access and Coverage Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-6117
PrEP Access and Coverage Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4392
PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2023
Mar 4, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3990
Introduced in Senate
Mar 5, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Natural Resources, Financial Services, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3815
    PrEP Access and Coverage Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-6117
    PrEP Access and Coverage Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4392
    PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2023


  • March 4, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3990
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 5, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Ways and Means, Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Natural Resources, Financial Services, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mark Takano

Mark Takano

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (25)
Becca Balint (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jared Moskowitz (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Kevin Mullin (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)
Committees (8)
• Ways and Means Committee• Financial Services Committee• Veterans' Affairs Committee• Armed Services Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee• Education and Workforce Committee• Oversight and Government Reform Committee• Natural Resources Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted