H.R. 1829 · 117th Congress · House

Pharmacy Benefit Manager Accountability Study Act of 2021

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Introduced
Mar 11, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Pharmacy Benefit Manager Accountability Study Act of 2021

This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the role of pharmacy benefit managers in the pharmaceutical supply chain and recommend legislative actions to lower the cost of prescription drugs. The report must address the use of rebates and fees, the average prior authorization approval time, and the use of step therapy within the 10 largest pharmacy benefit managers.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAR 12, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. MAR 11, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. MAR 11, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. MAR 11, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committees

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Health Subcommittee

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Referred: Mar 12, 2021

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Energy and Commerce Committee

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Referred: Mar 11, 2021

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