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H.R.4178: REFUND Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Aug. 9, 2019
- Latest Major Action Aug. 12, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Aug. 9, 2019
Bill Summary
Recovering Excessive Funds for Unused and Needless Drugs Act of 2019 or the REFUND Act of 2019 This bill requires drug manufacturers to issue rebates to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in relation to discarded amounts (i.e., amounts remaining after administration) of single-dose vial drugs that are covered under Medicare. Manufacturers that fail to comply are subject to civil penalties. The CMS must determine rebate amounts...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Aug. 12, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Aug. 9, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Aug. 9, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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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| Aug. 9, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Eliot L. Engel (D-N.Y.) |