HR-5799 : Still Just a Bill

Medicaid Drug Review, Utilization, Good Governance Improvement Act or the Medicaid DRUG Improvement Act

This bill requires state Medicaid programs to establish drug-review and utilization requirements for enrollees, particularly with respect to opioid prescriptions.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2018-06-12CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 563.House floor actions
2018-06-12CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-728.House floor actions
2018-05-17CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2018-05-17CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2018-05-15IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2018-05-15IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Adoption and foster care
  • Child health
  • Congressional oversight
  • Drug trafficking and controlled substances
  • Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
  • Fraud offenses and financial crimes
  • Health care costs and insurance
  • Health information and medical records
  • Medicaid
  • Mental health
  • Prescription drugs
  • State and local government operations

Related Bills

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