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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.
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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
5Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
5Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1785
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate 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
760
10 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
694
11 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?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1785
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