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S.RES.151: A resolution calling on the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to take action to lower prescription drug costs.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 13, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 13, 2021
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 13, 2021
Bill Summary
This resolution calls on the President and the Department of Health and Human Services to take administrative action to lower U.S. prescription drug prices to align with the prices in other economically comparable countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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April 13, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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April 13, 2021 |
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1899)
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April 13, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |