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S.2714: Medicare Prescription Drug Price Reduction Act of 2004
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced July 21, 2004
- Latest Major Action July 23, 2004
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Medicare Prescription Drug Price Reduction Act of 2004 - Amends part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program) of title IV of the Social Security Act to give the Secretary of Health and Human Services authority to negotiate prices in contracts with manufacturers of covered Medicare part D drugs.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 669.
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| July 21, 2004 |
Introduced in the Senate by Thomas A. Daschle (D-S.D.) |