HR-7716 : Still Just a Bill

H.R. 7716: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for enforcement of standards for reasonable and relevant contract terms and conditions and essential retail pharmacy protections under the Medicare program. This bill aims to:

  • Establish a process for pharmacies to submit allegations of contract violations by Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) sponsors.
  • Require the Secretary to investigate allegations of violations of contract terms and pharmacy protections.
  • Authorize the Secretary to enforce standards for contract terms and pharmacy protections using civil monetary penalties.
  • Protect essential retail pharmacies, especially independent community pharmacies, by ensuring fair reimbursement.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2024-12-17CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2024-03-22CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.House committee actions
2024-03-19IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2024-03-19IntroReferralReferred 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.House floor actions
2024-03-19IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ-3]
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Policy Area :

Health
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