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S.1323: End Price Gouging for Medications Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 22, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 22, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 22, 2021
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)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 22, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| April 22, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |