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6/1/2026, 12:29 PM

Summary of Bill S 4509

This bill in the 119th Congress, numbered S. 4509, aims to prohibit pharmacy benefit managers and pharmacies from having common ownership, along with addressing other related purposes.

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Current Status of Bill S 4509

Bill S 4509 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 13, 2026. Bill S 4509 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 13, 2026.  Bill S 4509's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 13, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4509

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4509

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4509

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

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4509

Elizabeth Warren
Elizabeth Warren
MassachusettsDemocrat
Roger Marshall
Roger Marshall
KansasRepublican
Josh Hawley
Josh Hawley
MissouriRepublican
John Fetterman
John Fetterman
PennsylvaniaDemocrat

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