HR 5605
117th Congress
House
Health
PrEP Assistance Program Act
Introduced: October 15, 2021
Introduced by:
Watson Coleman, Bonnie
Democratic
· New Jersey
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Oct 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Oct 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
PrEP Assistance Program Act
This bill establishes a grant program to provide pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and related services to individuals at no cost. PrEP is medication given to individuals at risk of HIV to reduce their likelihood of contracting the virus.
The Department of Health and Human Services must award the grants to state, tribal, and local governments; certain health clinics; and community-based organizations.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Committees of jurisdiction
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