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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Beth Van Duyne

Republican · TX · Representative

Votes with party: 97.0% (603 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/V000134

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (46)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

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

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Energy and CommerceReferred To · 2025-08-22
House Committee on Ways and MeansReferred To · 2025-08-22

Previously

Ways and Means CommitteeReferred To · 2025-08-22
Energy and Commerce CommitteeReferred To · 2025-08-22

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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Subjects

Health

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