US HR960 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-0)
Status: Introduced on June 25 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-06-25 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 25 2018 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2018-06-25 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
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. 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.
Title
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.
Sponsors
Rep. Bonnie Coleman [D-NJ] | Rep. Yvette Clarke [D-NY] | Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ] | Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC] |
Rep. Mark Pocan [D-WI] | Rep. Mark Takano [D-CA] | Rep. James McGovern [D-MA] | Rep. Jose Serrano [D-NY] |
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz [D-FL] | Rep. Dina Titus [D-NV] | Rep. Sean Maloney [D-NY] | Rep. Charlie Crist [D-FL] |
Rep. Adam Schiff [D-CA] | Rep. Pete Aguilar [D-CA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2018-06-25 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. |
2018-06-25 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/960/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres960/BILLS-115hres960ih.pdf |