Microbicide Development Act

The Microbicide Development Act would direct federal health agencies to expand and speed up the research and development of microbicides, which are products like gels or films designed to prevent the transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. By coordinating efforts across the National Institutes of Health, the CDC, and USAID, the bill aims to create new, user-controlled prevention tools that individuals can use to protect their own health. If enacted, this legislation would prioritize funding for clinical trials to help make these protective products more widely available to the public.