HR-2296 : Still Just a Bill

Fair Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing Act of 2019 or the FAIR Drug Pricing Act of 2019

This bill requires manufacturers to report about certain price increases for prescription drugs and biological products with a wholesale cost of at least $100 per month. Such reports must include, among other information (1) the percentage price increase, (2) a justification for such increase, (3) the price history of the drug, (4) the total cost to develop the drug, and (5) the total revenue and net profit generated from the drug.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-09-24CalendarsPlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 170.House floor actions
2019-09-24CommitteeReported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-215.House floor actions
2019-07-17CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2019-07-17CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-07-11CommitteeForwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .House committee actions
2019-07-11CommitteeSubcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2019-05-21CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings Held.House committee actions
2019-04-15CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2019-04-12IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
2019-04-12IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
See Subjects
  • Civil actions and liability
  • Congressional oversight
  • Consumer affairs
  • Corporate finance and management
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Inflation and prices
  • Medical research
  • Prescription drugs
  • Research and development