HR3493Referred to Committee

Global Fairness in Drug Pricing Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-05-19
Introduced
7
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Ro Khanna
Ro Khanna
Democrat · CA · Representative
Votes with party: 97.6% (548 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (7)

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, 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.

2025-05-19

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would allow the federal government to negotiate drug prices more aggressively and potentially tie what Americans pay for medications to prices charged in other developed countries, aiming to reduce prescription drug costs for patients and the government. The legislation would affect pharmaceutical companies, Medicare and Medicaid programs, and anyone who takes prescription drugs. It has been referred to multiple House committees for review but has not yet been voted on.

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