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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.
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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
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
18Democrat Cosponsors
10Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy 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
Maximus Strickland
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4 days 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
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8779
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