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This bill modifies the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 to enhance HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment assistance by explicitly classifying certain HIV-related medical interventions as "core life-saving humanitarian assistance." Specifically, the bill adds HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medications to the list of approved prevention activities, and expands the scope of assistance to include at-risk populations as defined by World Health Organization scientific analysis. The bill broadens the definition of HIV prevention efforts to include strategies for reducing infection risk, emphasizing that these activities are considered essential humanitarian aid. By making these changes, the bill aims to provide more comprehensive and scientifically-guided support for HIV prevention and treatment in foreign assistance programs, with a particular focus on identifying and supporting populations most vulnerable to HIV transmission.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2846/all-info