H.Res. 1602

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".

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That the House of Representatives—

(1) recognizes the proven effectiveness of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in preventing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission and the urgent need to expand access to PrEP across the United States;

(2) supports the designation of National PrEP Day to promote awareness of PrEP and encourage uptake among individuals at risk of contracting HIV; and

(3) encourages Federal, State, local, Tribal, and territorial public health agencies, health care providers, insurers, community-based organizations, and other stakeholders to amplify education, reduce barriers, and support evidence-based strategies that increase PrEP access and adherence.