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S.551: REFUND Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Feb. 25, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 25, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Feb. 25, 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)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 25, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1439)
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| Feb. 25, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S1439)
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| Feb. 25, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) |