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No Handouts for Drug Advertisements Act

6/11/2025, 12:34 AM

Summary of Bill S 1785

This bill, designated as S. 1785 in the 119th Congress, aims to modify the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by disallowing the deduction for advertising and promotional costs related to specific drugs. Introduced on May 15, 2025, the bill focuses on altering tax provisions concerning drug marketing expenses within the tax code.

Current Status of Bill S 1785

Bill S 1785 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 15, 2025. Bill S 1785 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 15, 2025.  Bill S 1785's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of May 15, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1785

Total Number of Sponsors
5
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
5
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1785

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1785

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the deduction for advertising and promotional expenses for certain drugs.
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to deny the deduction for advertising and promotional expenses for certain drugs.

Comments

Ezequiel Small profile image

Ezequiel Small

623

8 months ago

I can't believe this bill is trying to ban drug advertisements! It's important for people to have access to information about their health and treatment options. This bill could limit my ability to learn about new medications that could help me in the long run. #KnowledgeIsPower #StayInformed

Johan Rankin profile image

Johan Rankin

568

9 months ago

Why would they do this? It's gonna hurt my wallet for sure. #confused Did you know that this bill could potentially increase drug prices for consumers?