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H.R.2706: Freedom from Price Gouging Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 20, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 21, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 20, 2021
Bill Summary
Freedom from Price Gouging Act This bill requires drug manufacturers to issue rebates to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for covered drugs under Medicare that cost $100 or more and for which the average manufacturer price increases faster than inflation.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| April 21, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| April 20, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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| April 20, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| April 20, 2021 |
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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| April 20, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Katie Porter (D-Calif.) |