Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 24, 2019Health
S. 2252
Empowering States to Address Drug Costs Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 24, 2019)
Empowering States to Address Drug Costs Act
This bill expands the purposes for which states may use certain drug pricing information that is disclosed to them by manufacturers through the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program. Specifically, the bill allows states to use such information in furtherance of prescription drug affordability boards or state multi-payer purchasing pools.
What just happenedJul 24, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD](D-MD)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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- Introduced in SenateJul 24, 2019
- Jul 24, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Jul 24, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate