HR5031Referred to Committee

Preserving Patient Access to Long-Term Care Pharmacies Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-08-22
Introduced
44
Cosponsors
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Beth Van Duyne
Beth Van Duyne
Republican · TX · Representative
Votes with party: 97.1% (549 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (44)

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2025-08-22

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would protect patients' ability to use specialized pharmacies that deliver long-term medications and supplies directly to their homes or care facilities, likely preventing insurance companies or government programs from restricting which pharmacies people can use. The legislation would affect patients with chronic conditions who rely on mail-order or specialty pharmacies, as well as the pharmacy businesses that serve them. By preserving patient choice in pharmacy selection, the bill aims to ensure people can continue receiving medications through their preferred providers without facing new insurance barriers.

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