Proposed Amendment to Expand HIV/AIDS Prevention Funding

The Frame

What this does

If enacted, this amendment would grant the Secretary of State the legal authority to allocate federal funds toward PrEP medication for HIV/AIDS prevention, potentially changing how international health aid is distributed under the United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Secretary of State

The Secretary is granted new authority to allocate funds for PrEP medication.

Individuals at risk of or living with HIV/AIDS

These individuals become eligible to receive PrEP medication funded through the 2003 Act.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

Senator Shaheen has proposed an amendment to the 2027 defense authorization bill that would allow the Secretary of State to use existing HIV/AIDS program funds for medication. This change would expand the scope of current federal law to cover both prevention and treatment for individuals at risk of or living with HIV/AIDS.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment do?

It allows the Secretary of State to use existing federal funds from the 2003 HIV/AIDS Act to pay for PrEP medication for people who have HIV or are at risk of contracting it.

What is PrEP?

PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis, which is medication used to prevent HIV infection.

Why It Matters

If enacted, this amendment would grant the Secretary of State the legal authority to allocate federal funds toward PrEP medication for HIV/AIDS prevention, potentially changing how international health aid is distributed under the United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003.

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Related Legislation

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Expansion of HIV/AIDS Act Scope

The amendment explicitly expands the use of funds under the 2003 HIV/AIDS Act to include PrEP, which was not previously specified in the original statute.

United States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003

Connected Entities

otherUnited States Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Act of 2003“The existing law being amended.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Defense“Agency whose appropriations are governed by S. 4784.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Energy“Agency whose defense activities are governed by S. 4784.”Map →

personMrs. Shaheen“U.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.”Map →

personSecretary of State“The official granted authority to use funds for PrEP under the amendment.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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