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Introduced
04/28/2021
04/28/2021
In Committee
07/29/2021
07/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, and to prohibit biological product manufacturers from compensating biosimilar and inter- changeable companies to delay the entry of biosimilar biological products and interchangeable biological prod- ucts. .RS S1428
AI Summary
This bill, the Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act, aims to prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic drug companies to delay the entry of a generic drug into the market, and to prohibit biological product manufacturers from compensating biosimilar and interchangeable companies to delay the entry of biosimilar and interchangeable biological products. The bill seeks to enhance competition in the pharmaceutical market and support the purpose of antitrust law by prohibiting these anticompetitive practices that can harm consumers. The bill includes provisions to define key terms, establish a presumption of anticompetitive effects for certain agreements, outline enforcement mechanisms and penalties, and require certification and notification of relevant agreements.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (13)
Amy Klobuchar (D)*,
Marsha Blackburn (R),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Susan Collins (R),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Dick Durbin (D),
Joni Ernst (R),
Chuck Grassley (R),
Mark Kelly (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Jon Ossoff (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Last Action
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 180. (on 12/09/2021)
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