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American Made Pharmaceuticals Act of 2023
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Summary of Bill S 3311
The American Made Pharmaceuticals Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 3311, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of promoting the manufacturing and production of pharmaceutical drugs within the United States. The bill seeks to address concerns about the reliance on foreign countries for the production of essential medications and aims to increase domestic manufacturing capacity.
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 drugs in the US, and grants for research and development of new medications. The bill also includes measures to streamline the approval process for new drug manufacturing facilities and to increase oversight of drug production to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
Supporters of the bill argue that increasing domestic production of pharmaceuticals will reduce the country's dependence on foreign suppliers and improve national security by ensuring a stable supply of essential medications. Critics, however, raise concerns about the potential impact on drug prices and the ability of smaller companies to compete with larger pharmaceutical corporations. Overall, the American Made Pharmaceuticals Act of 2023 aims to promote domestic manufacturing of pharmaceutical drugs in order to enhance national security and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, with both supporters and opponents voicing their opinions on the potential benefits and drawbacks of the proposed legislation.
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 drugs in the US, and grants for research and development of new medications. The bill also includes measures to streamline the approval process for new drug manufacturing facilities and to increase oversight of drug production to ensure quality and safety standards are met.
Supporters of the bill argue that increasing domestic production of pharmaceuticals will reduce the country's dependence on foreign suppliers and improve national security by ensuring a stable supply of essential medications. Critics, however, raise concerns about the potential impact on drug prices and the ability of smaller companies to compete with larger pharmaceutical corporations. Overall, the American Made Pharmaceuticals Act of 2023 aims to promote domestic manufacturing of pharmaceutical drugs in order to enhance national security and reduce reliance on foreign suppliers. The bill is currently being debated in Congress, with both supporters and opponents voicing their opinions on the potential benefits and drawbacks of the proposed legislation.
Congressional Summary of S 3311
American Made Pharmaceuticals Act of 2023
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 3311
Bill S 3311 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 15, 2023. Bill S 3311 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 15, 2023. Bill S 3311's most recent activity was Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. as of July 25, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3311
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3311
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential 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 S 3311
American Made Pharmaceuticals Act of 2023
American Made Pharmaceuticals Act of 2023
A bill 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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3311
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