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- H.R.1655
H.R.1655: America Rx Act of 2005
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced April 14, 2005
- Latest Major Action May 13, 2005
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (21 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
America Rx Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish the America Rx program to provide U.S. residents who are not covered under any public or private program that provides substantial benefits towards the purchase of outpatient prescription drugs with access to discounted prices for such drugs. Requires the Secretary to negotiate rebate agreements with drug manufacturers and deny tax deductions for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| April 14, 2005 |
Introduced in the House by Michael H. Michaud (D-Maine) |