Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act

3/8/2023, 8:26 PM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
Bill 117 HR 5260, also known as the Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the rising costs of healthcare in the United States while also ensuring that patients have continued access to life-saving medications and treatments.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a task force that will be responsible for identifying ways to reduce the costs of prescription drugs. This task force will work with pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to develop strategies for lowering drug prices without compromising the quality of care.

Additionally, the Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act includes measures to promote the development of new cures and treatments for diseases. This includes increasing funding for medical research and streamlining the approval process for new medications. Overall, the goal of Bill 117 HR 5260 is to strike a balance between reducing healthcare costs for patients and ensuring that innovative treatments and cures continue to be developed. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, and it remains to be seen whether it will be passed into law.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 5260

Introduced on
2021-09-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.
Bill 117 HR 5260, also known as the Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the rising costs of healthcare in the United States while also ensuring that patients have continued access to life-saving medications and treatments.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a task force that will be responsible for identifying ways to reduce the costs of prescription drugs. This task force will work with pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers, and other stakeholders to develop strategies for lowering drug prices without compromising the quality of care.

Additionally, the Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act includes measures to promote the development of new cures and treatments for diseases. This includes increasing funding for medical research and streamlining the approval process for new medications. Overall, the goal of Bill 117 HR 5260 is to strike a balance between reducing healthcare costs for patients and ensuring that innovative treatments and cures continue to be developed. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, and it remains to be seen whether it will be passed into law.

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Health

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