S. 2553 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018
S. 2553 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Mar 14, 2018, sponsored by Debbie Stabenow with 15 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 14, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 15
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 115-262
What it does
Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018 (Sec. 2) This bill prohibits a prescription drug plan under Medicare or Medicare Advantage from restricting a pharmacy from informing an enrollee of any difference between the price, copayment, or coinsurance of a drug under the plan and a lower price of the drug without health-insurance coverage. (Such restrictions are commonly referred to as gag clauses.)
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Debbie Stabenow (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 7 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 14, 2018
- Passed the SenateSep 4, 2018
- Passed the HouseSep 25, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentOct 4, 2018
- Became lawOct 10, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-262. (Oct 10, 2018)
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Committees
- Energy and Commerce Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
- Finance Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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