HIV Prevention Now Act
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMs. Waters (for herself, Mr. Garcia of California, Mr. Nadler, …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill appropriates $2.165 billion for fiscal year 2026 to the CDC's National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention. The funds are dedicated exclusively to this center and cannot be transferred to other entities.
Who Benefits and How
- CDC National Center for HIV/STD/TB Prevention receives guaranteed funding of $2.165 billion for prevention programs.
- Public health organizations and clinics that partner with CDC on HIV/STD prevention programs may receive grants and contracts.
- At-risk populations benefit from continued prevention services, testing, and treatment access programs.
- Pharmaceutical companies producing HIV/STD treatments and prevention drugs (like PrEP) may see increased demand through funded programs.
Who Bears the Burden and How
- Federal taxpayers bear the cost of the $2.165 billion appropriation.
- Other HHS programs may face relative budget pressure, though the bill specifies this is "in addition to" other appropriations.
Key Provisions
- Appropriates $2,165,000,000 for fiscal year 2026
- Funds restricted exclusively to the National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention
- Prohibits transfer of funds to other entities
- Supplements (does not replace) existing CDC/HHS appropriations
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Appropriates $2.165 billion for fiscal year 2026 for CDC programs targeting HIV, viral hepatitis, STDs, and tuberculosis prevention.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Direct appropriation to ensure continued funding for infectious disease prevention programs"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "cdc"
- → Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- "national_center"
- → National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention
We use a combination of our own taxonomy and classification in addition to large language models to assess meaning and potential beneficiaries. High confidence means strong textual evidence. Always verify with the original bill text.
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