The main purpose of this legislation, known as the HIV Prevention Now Act, is to secure funding for the National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and Tuberculosis Prevention, which is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The goal is to enhance programs and activities aimed at preventing these diseases, thereby improving public health. The key provision of this act is the allocation of $2.165 billion for the fiscal year 2026 specifically for the National Center.