S2426Referred to Committee

Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-07-24
Introduced
31
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

John Thune
John Thune
Republican · SD · Senator
Votes with party: 74.0% (857 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (31)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4701)

2025-07-24

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would expand access to pharmacy services by allowing pharmacists to provide a broader range of healthcare services directly to patients, such as administering vaccines, managing minor illnesses, and offering preventive care in underserved communities. This change would give patients more convenient options for basic healthcare while potentially reducing the burden on doctors' offices and emergency rooms. The bill particularly aims to help people in rural and low-income areas who may have limited access to traditional medical providers.

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