To establish a fair price negotiation program, protect the Medicare program from excessive price increases, and establish an out-of-pocket maximum for Medicare part D enrollees, and for other purposes.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
Introduced on Sep 19, 2019
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 19, 2019. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Pallone Discusses Comprehensive Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Costs”
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Rep. Frank Pallone [D-NJ6]
(Sponsor)
on Oct 7, 2019
“Congressman Dan Kildee Cosponsors Legislation to Lower the Costs of Prescription Drugs”
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Rep. Daniel Kildee [D-MI5]
(Co-sponsor)
on Oct 4, 2019
“Americans Want Solutions Not Partisanship on Prescription Drug Prices”
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Rep. Steve Scalise [R-LA1]
on Oct 11, 2019
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Sep 25, 2019
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H.R. 3 is a bill in the United States Congress.
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