Most health plans would have to cover HIV prevention drugs and related care at no cost to patients. The bill would also add privacy protections, ban some insurance discrimination, and fund outreach programs.
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PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026 is a House bill committee Action. The latest recorded action: 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.
Latest action on H.R. 7853: 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.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who use or may need HIV prevention medicine. It matters most for people facing high drug costs, weak insurance, stigma, or privacy concerns. Health plans, government health programs, and care providers would also have new coverage and reporting duties.
Why this matters: The cost of medicine, tests, and visits can keep people from using HIV prevention care. This bill would remove those patient costs under most major health programs. It could also reduce fears about privacy or unfair insurance treatment. Its effect would depend on funding, outreach, patient use, and how well health systems follow the rules.
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Officially: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
Most health plans would have to cover HIV prevention drugs and related care at no cost to patients. The bill would also add privacy protections, ban some insurance discrimination, and fund outreach programs.
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Where it stands
Sitting in Energy and Commerce
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: 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. (3/5/2026)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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