H.R. 1829 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Pharmacy Benefit Manager Accountability Study Act of 2021
H.R. 1829 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Mar 11, 2021, sponsored by Diana Harshbarger with 29 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 11, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 29
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Pharmacy Benefit Manager Accountability Study Act of 2021 This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the role of pharmacy benefit managers in the pharmaceutical supply chain and recommend legislative actions to lower the cost of prescription drugs.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Diana Harshbarger (R-TN). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 25 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 11, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 12, 2021)
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