RAZOR Act

3/7/2024, 8:22 AM

Restricting Administration Zealots from Obliging Raiders Act or the RAZOR Act

This bill prohibits the federal government from removing or altering a barrier, fence, barbed wire, or obstacle constructed by a state on the U.S. border for the purpose of preventing unlawful crossings.

The RAZOR Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 7083, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to address the issue of rising prescription drug prices. The bill focuses on increasing transparency in the pharmaceutical industry by requiring drug manufacturers to disclose the costs associated with producing and marketing their medications.

Under the RAZOR Act, pharmaceutical companies would be required to provide detailed information on the expenses related to research and development, manufacturing, and marketing of their drugs. This information would be made publicly available in order to increase accountability and help consumers better understand the factors contributing to high drug prices.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to promote competition in the pharmaceutical market by allowing for the importation of cheaper prescription drugs from other countries. This measure is intended to lower costs for consumers and increase access to affordable medications. Overall, the RAZOR Act seeks to address the issue of rising prescription drug prices by increasing transparency in the pharmaceutical industry and promoting competition to lower costs for consumers. The bill is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans who are concerned about the affordability of healthcare in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 7083

Introduced on
2024-01-25

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/25/2024

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Restricting Administration Zealots from Obliging Raiders Act or the RAZOR Act

This bill prohibits the federal government from removing or altering a barrier, fence, barbed wire, or obstacle constructed by a state on the U.S. border for the purpose of preventing unlawful crossings.

The RAZOR Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 7083, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to address the issue of rising prescription drug prices. The bill focuses on increasing transparency in the pharmaceutical industry by requiring drug manufacturers to disclose the costs associated with producing and marketing their medications.

Under the RAZOR Act, pharmaceutical companies would be required to provide detailed information on the expenses related to research and development, manufacturing, and marketing of their drugs. This information would be made publicly available in order to increase accountability and help consumers better understand the factors contributing to high drug prices.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to promote competition in the pharmaceutical market by allowing for the importation of cheaper prescription drugs from other countries. This measure is intended to lower costs for consumers and increase access to affordable medications. Overall, the RAZOR Act seeks to address the issue of rising prescription drug prices by increasing transparency in the pharmaceutical industry and promoting competition to lower costs for consumers. The bill is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans who are concerned about the affordability of healthcare in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo prohibit the Federal Government from removing or altering a barrier, fence, barbed wire, or obstacle constructed by a State along the United States border for the purpose of preventing unlawful crossings, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

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Latest Summary11/26/2024

Restricting Administration Zealots from Obliging Raiders Act or the RAZOR Act

This bill prohibits the federal government from removing or altering a barrier, fence, barbed wire, or obstacle constructed by a state on the U.S....


Latest Action1/25/2024
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.