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H.R. 5126: HIV Prevention Now Act

This bill, titled the HIV Prevention Now Act, aims to allocate funding specifically for the National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention, which is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Here are the key points regarding the legislation:

Funding Allocation

The bill proposes to provide $2.165 billion for the fiscal year 2026 to support the activities and programs of the National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention.

Use of Funds

Funds allocated through this bill will:

Be in addition to other funding already provided to the Department of Health and Human Services and the CDC.
Be used exclusively for the purposes outlined in the bill related to prevention efforts against HIV, viral hepatitis, STDs, and tuberculosis.
Not be transferable to any other entity outside the National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention.

Purpose of the Bill

The primary purpose of this legislation is to enhance and support public health initiatives aimed at preventing the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections, as well as viral hepatitis and tuberculosis. The funding is intended to improve outreach, education, and treatment programs aimed at these health issues.