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- S.1987
S.1987: End Price Gouging for Medications Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 26, 2019
- Latest Major Action June 26, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - June 26, 2019
Bill Summary
End Price Gouging for Medications Act This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to set maximum prices for prescription drugs under specified federal health programs. Specifically, HHS must establish reference prices based on certain factors, including drug prices in listed countries. Retail prices of covered drugs under specified federal health programs (e.g., Medicare and Medicaid) may not exceed the established...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| June 26, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4569-4570)
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| June 26, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| June 26, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |