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S.1287: REFUND Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 21, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 21, 2021
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Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 21, 2021
Bill Summary
Recovering Excessive Funds for Unused and Needless Drugs Act of 2021 or the REFUND Act of 2021 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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| April 21, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| April 21, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S2126-2127)
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| April 21, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) |