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- H.R.1776
H.R.1776: Improving Access To Affordable Prescription Drugs Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 29, 2017
- Latest Major Action April 5, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
23 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 29, 2017
Bill Summary
This bill amends provisions of various laws relating to prescription-drug pricing and affordability. Specifically, the bill: expands reporting requirements for drug manufacturers and establishes corresponding civil penalties for noncompliance; adds reporting requirements for certain nonprofit patient-assistance programs; requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to Congress on the impact of patient-assistance programs on...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| April 5, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 31, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 29, 2017 |
Referred to House Judiciary
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| March 29, 2017 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| March 29, 2017 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| March 29, 2017 |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| March 29, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) |