S. 5265 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
USTRx Act
S. 5265 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Aug 5, 2026, sponsored by Tim Sheehy with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Aug 5, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Foreign Trade and International Finance
What it does
Use Sovereignty To reduce Rx Act or the USTRx Act This bill establishes the role of Chief Pharmaceutical Trade Negotiator within the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). The negotiator must conduct trade negotiations, enforce trade agreements relating to U.S. pharmaceutical products, and address acts, policies, or practices of high-income countries that adversely impact the market access of U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tim Sheehy (R-MT). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 5, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Aug 5, 2026)
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