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To provide for certain temporary waivers with respect to the 340B drug discount program due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, and for other purposes.

USA116th CongressHR-7838| House 
| Updated: 7/29/2020
Doris O. Matsui

Doris O. Matsui

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (15)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Chris Stewart (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Max Rose (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Peter J. Visclosky (Democratic)Mark E. Green (Republican)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Grace Meng (Democratic)Louie Gohmert (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill waives certain eligibility requirements for hospitals participating in the 340B drug discount program (i.e., a program that allows entities to receive covered outpatient drugs at reduced prices from manufacturers) during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. For example, the bill waives the required minimum proportion of low-income patients served for hospitals that were participating or applied to participate in the program prior to the COVID-19 emergency.
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Timeline
Jul 29, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 29, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • July 29, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 29, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Cardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingHome and outpatient careInfectious and parasitic diseasesInflation and pricesPrescription drugsPublic contracts and procurement

To provide for certain temporary waivers with respect to the 340B drug discount program due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, and for other purposes.

USA116th CongressHR-7838| House 
| Updated: 7/29/2020
This bill waives certain eligibility requirements for hospitals participating in the 340B drug discount program (i.e., a program that allows entities to receive covered outpatient drugs at reduced prices from manufacturers) during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. For example, the bill waives the required minimum proportion of low-income patients served for hospitals that were participating or applied to participate in the program prior to the COVID-19 emergency.
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Timeline
Jul 29, 2020
Introduced in House
Jul 29, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • July 29, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • July 29, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Doris O. Matsui

Doris O. Matsui

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (15)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Dwight Evans (Democratic)Chris Stewart (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Max Rose (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Peter J. Visclosky (Democratic)Mark E. Green (Republican)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Grace Meng (Democratic)Louie Gohmert (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthChild healthEmergency medical services and trauma careHealth facilities and institutionsHealth programs administration and fundingHome and outpatient careInfectious and parasitic diseasesInflation and pricesPrescription drugsPublic contracts and procurement