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Capping Prescription Costs Act of 2025
3/12/2025, 4:20 PM
Summary of Bill S 529
Bill 119 s 529, also known as the Prescription Drug Cost Sharing Limitation Act, aims to address the rising costs of prescription drugs by placing limits on the amount that individuals are required to pay out of pocket for their medications. The bill seeks to make prescription drugs more affordable for all Americans, regardless of their income or insurance coverage.
Under this legislation, insurance companies would be prohibited from charging excessive cost-sharing amounts for prescription drugs. This means that individuals would not have to pay more than a certain percentage of the total cost of their medications, making it easier for them to access the treatments they need without facing financial hardship.
In addition to limiting cost-sharing, the bill also includes provisions to increase transparency in drug pricing and promote competition in the pharmaceutical industry. By making it easier for consumers to compare prices and access lower-cost alternatives, the legislation aims to drive down overall prescription drug costs and improve access to affordable medications for all Americans. Overall, Bill 119 s 529 represents a bipartisan effort to address the growing issue of high prescription drug costs in the United States. By placing limits on cost-sharing, increasing transparency, and promoting competition, the legislation aims to make prescription drugs more affordable and accessible for all Americans.
Under this legislation, insurance companies would be prohibited from charging excessive cost-sharing amounts for prescription drugs. This means that individuals would not have to pay more than a certain percentage of the total cost of their medications, making it easier for them to access the treatments they need without facing financial hardship.
In addition to limiting cost-sharing, the bill also includes provisions to increase transparency in drug pricing and promote competition in the pharmaceutical industry. By making it easier for consumers to compare prices and access lower-cost alternatives, the legislation aims to drive down overall prescription drug costs and improve access to affordable medications for all Americans. Overall, Bill 119 s 529 represents a bipartisan effort to address the growing issue of high prescription drug costs in the United States. By placing limits on cost-sharing, increasing transparency, and promoting competition, the legislation aims to make prescription drugs more affordable and accessible for all Americans.
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Current Status of Bill S 529
Bill S 529 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 11, 2025. Bill S 529 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 11, 2025. Bill S 529's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of February 11, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 529
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
10Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 529
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 529
A bill to limit cost-sharing for prescription drugs, and for other purposes.
A bill to limit cost-sharing for prescription drugs, and for other purposes.
Comments

Remington Camp
780
1 year ago
This bill is good for me. Hope it helps others too.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 529
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