S. 2554 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act
S. 2554 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) became law — introduced on Mar 14, 2018, sponsored by Susan M. Collins with 25 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 14, 2018
- Co-sponsors
- 25
- Policy area
- Health
- Public law
- Public Law 115-263
What it does
Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to prohibit a health insurance plan or pharmacy benefits manager from restricting a pharmacy from informing an enrollee of any difference between the out-of-pocket cost of a drug under the plan and the cost of the drug without health insurance coverage. (Such restrictions are commonly referred to as gag clauses.) (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Susan M. Collins (R-ME). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats, 10 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 14, 2018
- Passed the SenateSep 17, 2018
- Passed the HouseSep 25, 2018
- Sent to the PresidentOct 1, 2018
- Became lawOct 10, 2018
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 115-263. (Oct 10, 2018)
How Congress voted
- On Passage of the Bill
Senate · Sep 17, 2018 · Bill Passed98–2
Every roll call vote on this bill
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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