H.R. 3671 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To amend part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act, as added by the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, to permit the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into direct negotiations to promote best prices for Medicare beneficiaries.
H.R. 3671 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Dec 8, 2003, sponsored by Peter Deutsch with 4 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
- Dec 8, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 4
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Amends part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, as added by the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act of 2003, to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to enter into direct negotiations between drug manufacturers and pharmacies, and between Medicare prescription drug plan sponsors and Medicare Advantage organizations offer…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Peter Deutsch (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 8, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Dec 17, 2003)
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