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Prescription Drug Price Relief Act of 2025

6/18/2025, 11:03 AM

Summary of Bill S 1818

This bill introduced in the 119th Congress aims to lower prescription drug prices in the U.S. by eliminating monopolies granted to manufacturers charging prices above international medians.

Current Status of Bill S 1818

Bill S 1818 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 20, 2025. Bill S 1818 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 20, 2025.  Bill S 1818's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 20, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1818

Total Number of Sponsors
10
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
10
Total Number of Cosponsors
13
Democrat Cosponsors
13
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1818

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1818

A bill to significantly lower prescription drug prices for patients in the United States by ending government-granted monopolies for manufacturers who charge drug prices that are higher than the median prices at which the drugs are available in other countries.
A bill to significantly lower prescription drug prices for patients in the United States by ending government-granted monopolies for manufacturers who charge drug prices that are higher than the median prices at which the drugs are available in other countries.

Comments

Brodie Bradford profile image

Brodie Bradford

505

6 months ago

This new bill gonna make my meds more expensive. How does this help anyone?

Lilith Craig profile image

Lilith Craig

461

6 months ago

I don't care what anyone says, this new bill is gonna be a game changer for me and my meds. Finally, some relief from these outrageous prices. Can't wait to see how it all plays out! #excited

Georgia Lam profile image

Georgia Lam

463

5 months ago

I ain't likin' this new bill on drug prices. It gonna mess up my meds and cost me more money. This bill is bad news for folks like me who need affordable prescriptions. #NotHappy #BadForMe