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US HR4100
DISARM Act of 2019 Developing an Innovative Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistant Microorganisms Act of 2019
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Introduced
07/30/2019
07/30/2019
In Committee
07/31/2019
07/31/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to encourage the development and use of DISARM antimicrobial drugs, and for other purposes. This bill requires additional payment under Medicare's inpatient prospective payment system for services that involve certain antimicrobial drugs, in accordance with specified limitations. Additionally, the Government Accountability Office must report on the barriers to developing such antimicrobial drugs and must recommend ways to address such barriers.
AI Summary
This bill, the Developing an Innovative Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistant Microorganisms (DISARM) Act of 2019, aims to encourage the development and use of certain antimicrobial drugs. It requires additional payment under Medicare's inpatient prospective payment system for services involving DISARM antimicrobial drugs, which are defined as drugs approved by the FDA, designated as qualified infectious disease products, and have received exclusivity period extensions. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office to study and report on the barriers to developing such antimicrobial drugs and recommend ways to address those barriers.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (24)
Danny Davis (D)*,
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D),
Susan Brooks (R),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Michael Doyle (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Josh Harder (D),
George Holding (R),
Chrissy Houlahan (D),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Kenny Marchant (R),
Roger Marshall (R),
Greg Murphy (R),
Stephanie Murphy (D),
Grace Napolitano (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Donna Shalala (D),
Jason Smith (R),
Darren Soto (D),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Paul Tonko (D),
Jackie Walorski (R),
Brad Wenstrup (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 07/31/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4100/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4100/BILLS-116hr4100ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4100/BILLS-116hr4100ih.pdf.pdf |
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