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PRO Seniors Act

12/30/2022, 3:32 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4121

The PRO Seniors Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 4121, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. This bill aims to provide additional support and resources for senior citizens in the United States.

One of the key provisions of the PRO Seniors Act is the establishment of a new program to help seniors access affordable housing options. This program would provide funding for the construction of new senior housing developments, as well as subsidies for low-income seniors to help them afford housing in their communities.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve access to healthcare for seniors. This includes expanding Medicare coverage to include additional services such as dental and vision care, as well as increasing funding for programs that provide in-home care for seniors who are unable to live independently. The PRO Seniors Act also seeks to address the issue of elder abuse and neglect. The bill includes provisions to increase funding for programs that support victims of elder abuse, as well as measures to improve reporting and investigation of abuse cases. Overall, the PRO Seniors Act is aimed at improving the quality of life for senior citizens in the United States by providing them with additional support and resources. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its passage would have a significant impact on the lives of seniors across the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 4121

Anti-Kickbacks, Protecting Rebates for Our Seniors Act or the PRO Seniors Act

This bill provides statutory authority for the Department of Health and Human Services rule titled Fraud and Abuse; Removal of Safe Harbor Protection for Rebates Involving Prescription Pharmaceuticals and Creation of New Safe Harbor Protection for Certain Point-of-Sale Reductions in Price on Prescription Pharmaceuticals and Certain Pharmacy Benefit Manager Service Fees, which was issued on November 30, 2020. The rule generally took effect January 29, 2021; certain portions were initially scheduled to take effect January 1, 2022, but were further delayed to January 1, 2023.

Current Status of Bill HR 4121

Bill HR 4121 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 24, 2021. Bill HR 4121 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 24, 2021.  Bill HR 4121's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of June 25, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4121

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4121

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4121

PRO Seniors Act
To codify a final rule issued by the Secretary of Health and Human Services relating to fraud and abuse and the removal of safe harbor protection for certain drug rebates, and for other purposes.
PRO Seniors Act
Anti-Kickbacks, Protecting Rebates for Our Seniors Act

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