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DRUGS Act

4/25/2024, 2:20 PM

Summary of Bill S 4108

The Drugs Act, also known as Bill 118 s 4108, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address the issue of drug pricing and access to affordable medications for Americans.

The Drugs Act aims to increase transparency in the pharmaceutical industry by requiring drug manufacturers to disclose the costs associated with producing and marketing their medications. This information would then be made available to the public in order to promote greater understanding of drug pricing practices.

Additionally, the bill seeks to promote competition in the pharmaceutical market by allowing for the importation of lower-cost prescription drugs from other countries. This provision is intended to help lower drug prices for consumers and increase access to affordable medications. Furthermore, the Drugs Act includes measures to address the issue of drug shortages by requiring drug manufacturers to notify the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of any potential shortages and to develop contingency plans to prevent disruptions in the supply of essential medications. Overall, the Drugs Act is aimed at addressing the high cost of prescription drugs in the United States and improving access to affordable medications for all Americans. It remains to be seen how this legislation will be received by Congress and whether it will ultimately be passed into law.

Current Status of Bill S 4108

Bill S 4108 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 11, 2024. Bill S 4108 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 11, 2024.  Bill S 4108's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of April 11, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4108

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 S 4108

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4108

DRUGS Act
DRUGS Act
Domain Reform for Unlawful Drug Sellers Act
A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide a process to lock and suspend domain names used to facilitate the online sale of drugs illegally, and for other purposes.

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