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Protect Drug Innovation Act

3/12/2024, 9:24 PM

Summary of Bill S 2157

Bill 118 s 2157, also known as the Protect Drug Innovation Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to protect the innovation and development of new drugs by pharmaceutical companies.

The bill aims to achieve this by providing incentives for drug companies to invest in research and development of new medications. It also seeks to streamline the drug approval process by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in order to bring new drugs to market more quickly.

One of the key provisions of the Protect Drug Innovation Act is the establishment of a new grant program that would provide funding to pharmaceutical companies for research and development of new drugs. This program is intended to encourage innovation in the pharmaceutical industry and help bring new, life-saving medications to market. Additionally, the bill includes measures to reduce regulatory burdens on drug companies, such as expediting the FDA approval process for certain drugs and providing tax incentives for companies that invest in research and development. Overall, the Protect Drug Innovation Act is aimed at promoting innovation in the pharmaceutical industry and ensuring that new drugs can be developed and brought to market in a timely manner. It is currently being debated in Congress and may undergo changes before being voted on.

Current Status of Bill S 2157

Bill S 2157 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2023. Bill S 2157 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 22, 2023.  Bill S 2157's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of June 22, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2157

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2157

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2157

Protect Drug Innovation Act
Protect Drug Innovation Act
A bill to repeal prescription drug price control provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act.

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