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Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:09 PM

Summary of Bill S 3398

Bill 118 s 3398, also known as the Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing the rising costs of prescription drugs. The bill seeks to promote competition in the pharmaceutical industry by allowing the government to manufacture and sell generic versions of certain high-cost drugs.

Under the Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act, the government would be authorized to produce generic versions of drugs that are deemed to be essential for public health and have seen significant price increases. This would help to lower the cost of these medications and make them more accessible to patients who rely on them for their health and well-being.

In addition to promoting competition in the pharmaceutical market, the bill also includes provisions to increase transparency in drug pricing and to prevent price gouging by pharmaceutical companies. It aims to hold drug manufacturers accountable for their pricing practices and ensure that patients are not being unfairly burdened by the high cost of prescription medications. Overall, the Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act of 2023 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the issue of high drug prices in the United States. By promoting competition, increasing transparency, and preventing price gouging, the bill aims to make prescription medications more affordable and accessible to all Americans.

Current Status of Bill S 3398

Bill S 3398 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 5, 2023. Bill S 3398 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 5, 2023.  Bill S 3398's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of December 5, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3398

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3398

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3398

Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act of 2023
Affordable Drug Manufacturing Act of 2023
A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish an Office of Drug Manufacturing.

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