H.R. 1400 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Prescription Drug Fairness for Seniors Act of 2003
H.R. 1400 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Mar 20, 2003, sponsored by Tom Allen with 58 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 20, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 58
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Prescription Drug Fairness for Seniors Act of 2003 - Requires each participating manufacturer of a covered outpatient drug to make it available for purchase by each pharmacy: (1) in an amount equal to the aggregate amount sold or distributed by the pharmacy to Medicare beneficiaries; and (2) at a price no greater than the manufacturer's average foreign price. Sets forth special provisions with respect to hospice programs.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Allen (D-ME). Co-sponsors: 57 Democrats, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 20, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H5698-5699) (Jun 23, 2003)
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