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S 1388 United States Senate · 117th Congress

Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 2021

Summary
Prescription Pricing for the People Act of 20 21 This bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to report about anticompetitive practices and other trends within the pharmaceutical supply chain that may impact the cost of prescription drugs. The FTC also must provide recommendations to increase transparency in the supply chain and prevent anticompetitive practices.
Issues: ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill targets high drug prices by requiring FTC oversight of pharmaceutical supply chain anticompetitive practices, aiming to increase transparency and lower costs for patients.85% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Apr 27, 2021 Last action Jul 29, 2021
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Jul 29, 2021
Upper · Passed
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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Apr 27, 2021
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Apr 27, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
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1 primary · 10 co-sponsors

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Photo of Chuck Grassley
Chuck Grassley
RRepublican
IA
n/a
Co
Photo of James Lankford
James Lankford
RRepublican
OK
n/a
Co
Photo of John Boozman
John Boozman
RRepublican
AR
n/a
Co
Photo of Joni Ernst
Joni Ernst
RRepublican
IA
n/a
Co
Photo of Maria Cantwell
Maria Cantwell
DDemocratic
WA
n/a
Co
Photo of Marsha Blackburn
Marsha Blackburn
RRepublican
TN
n/a
Co
Photo of Mike Braun
Mike Braun
RRepublican
IN
n/a
Co
Photo of Richard Blumenthal
Richard Blumenthal
DDemocratic
CT
n/a
Co
Photo of Shelley Moore Capito
Shelley Moore Capito
RRepublican
WV
n/a
Co
Photo of Thom Tillis
Thom Tillis
RRepublican
NC
n/a
Co
Photo of Tommy Tuberville
Tommy Tuberville
RRepublican
AL
n/a