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American Made Pharmaceuticals Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 11:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7400

The American Made Pharmaceuticals Act of 2022, also known as Bill 117 hr 7400, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of promoting the manufacturing and production of pharmaceuticals within the United States. The bill seeks to address concerns about the country's reliance on foreign sources for essential medications and aims to increase domestic production to ensure a stable and secure supply chain.

Key provisions of the American Made Pharmaceuticals Act include incentives for pharmaceutical companies to invest in domestic manufacturing facilities, tax breaks for companies that produce medications in the US, and grants for research and development of new drugs. The bill also includes measures to streamline the regulatory process for drug approval and encourage collaboration between government agencies and private industry.

Supporters of the bill argue that increasing domestic production of pharmaceuticals will create jobs, boost the economy, and improve national security by reducing dependence on foreign suppliers. Critics, however, raise concerns about potential cost increases for consumers and the impact on global trade relationships. Overall, the American Made Pharmaceuticals Act of 2022 aims to strengthen the US pharmaceutical industry and ensure a reliable supply of essential medications for American consumers. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress and has garnered bipartisan support for its efforts to promote domestic manufacturing and innovation in the pharmaceutical sector.

Congressional Summary of HR 7400

American Made Pharmaceuticals Act of 2022

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to conduct a demonstration program that gives preference to domestically manufactured drugs under Medicare, Medicaid, and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

The program must be conducted in at least eight states and for at least seven years. Applicable drugs include critical drugs that are needed to respond to a public health emergency and that have a vulnerable global supply chain. Preference may take the form of reduced cost-sharing, preferential treatment on formularies, bonus payments, and other specified methods.

Current Status of Bill HR 7400

Bill HR 7400 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 5, 2022. Bill HR 7400 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 5, 2022.  Bill HR 7400's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of April 6, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7400

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7400

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Buy American requirements
- Child health
- Congressional oversight
- Drug therapy
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Manufacturing
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Poverty and welfare assistance
- Prescription drugs
- Public contracts and procurement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7400

American Made Pharmaceuticals Act of 2022
American Made Pharmaceuticals Act of 2022
To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a demonstration program to test providing preferential treatment under the Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP programs for certain drugs and biologicals manufactured in the United States.

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