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S. 2327

Referred to Committee

Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act

Introduced 7/13/2021•117th Congress•Senate

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

7/13/2021 • Senate

Summary

Seniors Prescription Drug Relief Act

This bill establishes and alters several programs and requirements relating to the prices of prescription drugs under Medicare.

For example, the bill caps annual out-of-pocket spending under the Medicare prescription drug benefit. It also establishes (1) a program under which drug manufacturers must, subject to civil penalties, provide discounts for covered drugs for beneficiaries who have incurred costs above the annual deductible; and (2) a process through which certain beneficiaries may have their monthly out-of-pocket costs capped and paid in monthly installments.

Introduced in Senate • 7/13/2021

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Topics & Subjects

Policy Area: Health
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAlternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationCivil actions and liabilityDepartment of Health and Human ServicesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessInflation and pricesManufacturingMedicarePrescription drugsPublic contracts and procurement

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (2)

Party Breakdown

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Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]

Republican • LA

Sponsored 7/13/2021

Cosponsors (1)

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Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ]

D-NJ

Joined 7/13/2021

Bill Journey

Originated in the Senate

Introduced

July 13, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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Introduced in Senate7/13/2021

Details

Bill TypeS
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors1