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Introduced
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title III of the Public Health Service Act to ensure that Federally-qualified health centers are not required to pay more than the 340B ceiling price for covered outpatient drugs at the time of purchase.
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act, aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to ensure that Federally-qualified health centers (FQHCs), which are community-based health providers that serve underserved areas, are not overcharged for prescription drugs. Specifically, it prevents the Secretary of Health and Human Services from approving agreements with drug manufacturers where FQHCs have to pay more than the "340B ceiling price" for covered outpatient drugs at the time of purchase. The "340B ceiling price" refers to a discounted price mandated by the 340B Drug Pricing Program, which allows certain healthcare facilities that serve a disproportionate number of low-income patients to purchase outpatient drugs at reduced prices. The bill clarifies that any arrangements with drug manufacturers must provide these upfront discounts, prohibiting schemes where the full price is paid initially with later rebates or reimbursements. These changes are effective immediately upon enactment and apply to all drug purchases thereafter, including those under existing agreements.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (42)
Jack Bergman (R)*,
Mark Amodei (R),
Yassamin Ansari (D),
Jake Auchincloss (D),
Becca Balint (D),
Sanford Bishop (D),
Robert Bresnahan (R),
Nikki Budzinski (D),
Ed Case (D),
Emanuel Cleaver (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Tom Cole (R),
Jeff Crank (R),
Sharice Davids (D),
Monica De La Cruz (R),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Cleo Fields (D),
Lois Frankel (D),
Marie Gluesenkamp Pérez (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Bill Huizenga (R),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
Rick Larsen (D),
Susie Lee (D),
Frank Lucas (R),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Celeste Maloy (R),
Tracey Mann (R),
Sarah McBride (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Frank Mrvan (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Josh Riley (D),
Hal Rogers (R),
Derek Schmidt (R),
Austin Scott (R),
Lloyd Smucker (R),
Dina Titus (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
Ritchie Torres (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 02/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7391/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7391/BILLS-119hr7391ih.pdf |
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