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H.R. 1770 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024

Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act

H.R. 1770 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Mar 23, 2023, sponsored by Adrian Smith with 148 co-sponsors.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 23, 2023
Co-sponsors
148
Policy area
Health

What it does

Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act This bill expands Medicare coverage to permanently include services provided by a pharmacist, including incidental services and supplies, related to testing, vaccines, and treatment for COVID-19, influenza, and certain other illnesses.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Adrian Smith (R-NE). Co-sponsors: 70 Democrats, 78 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 23, 2023
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Dec 17, 2024)

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