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Reduced Costs and Continued Cures Act
3/8/2023, 8:26 PM
Summary of Bill HR 5260
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.
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.
Current Status of Bill HR 5260
Bill HR 5260 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 14, 2021. Bill HR 5260 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 14, 2021. Bill HR 5260's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5260
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5260
Primary Policy Focus
HealthComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5260
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