Bill117th CongressFiled Apr 13, 2021Health
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.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 13, 2021)
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.
What just happenedApr 13, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1899)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR](D-OR)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateApr 13, 2021
- Apr 13, 2021IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1899)
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Apr 13, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate