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Capping Prescription Costs Act of 2025

4/23/2025, 1:32 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2553

Bill 119 HR 2553, also known as the "Prescription Drug Cost Sharing Limitation Act," aims to address the rising costs of prescription drugs by limiting the amount that individuals are required to pay out-of-pocket for their medications. The bill seeks to provide relief to consumers who are struggling to afford necessary medications by capping the amount of cost-sharing that insurance companies can impose.

Under the provisions of the bill, insurance plans would be required to limit the amount that individuals are required to pay for prescription drugs to a certain percentage of the total cost. This would help to prevent individuals from facing exorbitant costs for necessary medications, particularly for those with chronic conditions who rely on multiple prescriptions.

In addition to limiting cost-sharing, the bill also includes provisions aimed at increasing transparency in drug pricing and promoting competition in the pharmaceutical industry. By requiring drug manufacturers to disclose pricing information and encouraging the development of generic alternatives, the bill seeks to lower overall drug costs for consumers. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2553 represents a bipartisan effort to address the growing issue of prescription drug affordability in the United States. By limiting cost-sharing, increasing transparency, and promoting competition, the bill aims to make prescription medications more accessible and affordable for all Americans.

Current Status of Bill HR 2553

Bill HR 2553 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 1, 2025. Bill HR 2553 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 1, 2025.  Bill HR 2553's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of April 1, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2553

Total Number of Sponsors
6
Democrat Sponsors
6
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2553

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2553

To limit cost-sharing for prescription drugs, and for other purposes.
To limit cost-sharing for prescription drugs, and for other purposes.

Comments

Jordyn Greer profile image

Jordyn Greer

517

8 months ago

I think this bill is not good for us. It will make my medicine cost more money. I don't like that. Why they do this? It not fair. Did you know this bill also has a provision for increasing taxes on pharmaceutical companies?