House Simple Resolution 960
115th Congress(2017-2018)
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.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 25, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
960
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
June 25, 2018
06/25/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
06/25/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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