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PBM Act

6/1/2026, 12:29 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8779

The bill titled "To prohibit pharmacy benefit managers and pharmacies from being under common ownership, and for other purposes," designated as H.R. 8779 in the 119th Congress and introduced on May 13, 2026, aims to prevent pharmacy benefit managers and pharmacies from having shared ownership. The specific provisions and other purposes outlined in the bill are not provided in the context.

Current Status of Bill HR 8779

Bill HR 8779 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 13, 2026. Bill HR 8779 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 13, 2026.  Bill HR 8779's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 13, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8779

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
18
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8779

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8779

To prohibit pharmacy benefit managers and pharmacies from being under common ownership, and for other purposes.
To prohibit pharmacy benefit managers and pharmacies from being under common ownership, and for other purposes.

Comments

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Maximus Strickland

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1 month ago

I dunno much about this PBM Act thing, but it sounds like it could be bad news for us. Gonna have to do some more research on it. #confused #PBMAct #research