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Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-19| House 
| Updated: 10/19/2021
Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Republican Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (133)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Chris Stewart (Republican)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Bob Gibbs (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Kay Granger (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Devin Nunes (Republican)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Mayra Flores (Republican)Mike Garcia (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Kevin Brady (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Billy Long (Republican)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Michael Waltz (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Steve Scalise (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Liz Cheney (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Tom Rice (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Cliff Bentz (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Madison Cawthorn (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Kevin McCarthy (Republican)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Tom Reed (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Greg Pence (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Harold Rogers (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Bryan Steil (Republican)Fred Keller (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)
Committees (6)
• Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Subcommittee• Ways and Means Committee• Health Subcommittee• Health Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 This bill establishes and modifies several programs and requirements to address prescription drug prices. The bill modifies provisions under Medicare and Medicaid relating to prescription drug coverage and price transparency. Among other changes, the bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to publish certain information, as reported by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), relating to generic dispensing rates, drug discounts and rebates, and payments between PBMs, health plans, and pharmacies; caps annual out-of-pocket spending under the Medicare prescription drug benefit; allows prescription drug plan sponsors under the Medicare prescription drug benefit to offer additional plans in a region; requires pass-through pricing models, and prohibits spread-pricing, for payment arrangements with PBMs under Medicaid; and allows states to include in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program covered outpatient drugs that are provided as part of physician or outpatient hospital services. The bill also generally modifies other provisions relating to the regulation and costs of generic and brand-name drugs. Among other changes, the bill prohibits the manufacturer of a brand-name, generic, or biosimilar drug from entering into certain agreements to resolve or settle a patent infringement claim in connection with the sale of a drug or biological product; permanently allows high deductible health plans to waive deductibles for insulin and associated products; and establishes the position of Chief Pharmaceutical Negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-19
Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2019
Apr 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 21, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 22, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2164
Introduced in Senate
Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-19
    Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2019


  • April 21, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 21, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 21, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 22, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • June 22, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2164
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1873: Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021
  • HR 117-1857: Protecting Access to Safe and Effective Medicines Act of 2021
  • HR 117-3682: Improving Transparency to Lower Drug Costs Act of 2021
  • S 117-164: Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021
  • S 117-898: Fair Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing Act of 2021
  • HR 117-153: Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2021
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAppropriationsBiological and life sciencesBusiness recordsChemistryCivil actions and liabilityCompetition and antitrustCongressional oversightConsumer affairsDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDigestive and metabolic diseasesDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDrug therapyExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Government information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careHospital careIncome tax exclusionInflation and pricesIntellectual propertyJudicial review and appealsManufacturingMarketing and advertisingMedicaidMedical educationMedical researchMedicareOffice of the U.S. Trade RepresentativePrescription drugsPublic contracts and procurementResearch and developmentRetail and wholesale tradesState and local government operationsTrade agreements and negotiationsUser charges and fees

Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-19| House 
| Updated: 10/19/2021
Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2021 This bill establishes and modifies several programs and requirements to address prescription drug prices. The bill modifies provisions under Medicare and Medicaid relating to prescription drug coverage and price transparency. Among other changes, the bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to publish certain information, as reported by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), relating to generic dispensing rates, drug discounts and rebates, and payments between PBMs, health plans, and pharmacies; caps annual out-of-pocket spending under the Medicare prescription drug benefit; allows prescription drug plan sponsors under the Medicare prescription drug benefit to offer additional plans in a region; requires pass-through pricing models, and prohibits spread-pricing, for payment arrangements with PBMs under Medicaid; and allows states to include in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program covered outpatient drugs that are provided as part of physician or outpatient hospital services. The bill also generally modifies other provisions relating to the regulation and costs of generic and brand-name drugs. Among other changes, the bill prohibits the manufacturer of a brand-name, generic, or biosimilar drug from entering into certain agreements to resolve or settle a patent infringement claim in connection with the sale of a drug or biological product; permanently allows high deductible health plans to waive deductibles for insulin and associated products; and establishes the position of Chief Pharmaceutical Negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-19
Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2019
Apr 21, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 21, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 21, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 22, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 22, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2164
Introduced in Senate
Oct 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-19
    Lower Costs, More Cures Act of 2019


  • April 21, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 21, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 21, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 22, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • June 22, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2164
    Introduced in Senate


  • October 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Cathy McMorris Rodgers

Republican Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (133)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Diana Harshbarger (Republican)David Schweikert (Republican)Chris Stewart (Republican)Michael C. Burgess (Republican)Steve Chabot (Republican)Bob Gibbs (Republican)David Kustoff (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Kay Granger (Republican)John R. Carter (Republican)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Devin Nunes (Republican)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Brett Guthrie (Republican)Mayra Flores (Republican)Mike Garcia (Republican)Steve Womack (Republican)Lee M. Zeldin (Republican)Gregory F. Murphy (Republican)Scott Franklin (Republican)Rick W. Allen (Republican)Neal P. Dunn (Republican)Thomas P. Tiffany (Republican)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Darin LaHood (Republican)Lance Gooden (Republican)Kevin Brady (Republican)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Jackie Walorski (Republican)Young Kim (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Jeff Duncan (Republican)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Tim Walberg (Republican)Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (Republican)Billy Long (Republican)Andrew R. Garbarino (Republican)Michael Waltz (Republican)Ken Calvert (Republican)J. French Hill (Republican)David B. McKinley (Republican)Jason Smith (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Barry Loudermilk (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Steve Scalise (Republican)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)H. Morgan Griffith (Republican)Ronny Jackson (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Andy Barr (Republican)Mario Diaz-Balart (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)David P. Joyce (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jodey C. Arrington (Republican)Joe Wilson (Republican)Pat Fallon (Republican)Liz Cheney (Republican)Jake Ellzey (Republican)Ann Wagner (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Mike Kelly (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Tom Rice (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Roger Williams (Republican)John Joyce (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)Cliff Bentz (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Ron Estes (Republican)Troy E. Nehls (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Blake D. Moore (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Bruce Westerman (Republican)John H. Rutherford (Republican)Austin Scott (Republican)James Comer (Republican)Daniel Webster (Republican)Mark E. Green (Republican)August Pfluger (Republican)Blaine Luetkemeyer (Republican)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Madison Cawthorn (Republican)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Sam Graves (Republican)Mike Bost (Republican)Michael K. Simpson (Republican)Pete Stauber (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Michelle Steel (Republican)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Kevin McCarthy (Republican)Adam Kinzinger (Republican)Vicky Hartzler (Republican)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Tom Reed (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Randy Feenstra (Republican)Robert E. Latta (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)Burgess Owens (Republican)Russ Fulcher (Republican)Greg Pence (Republican)Virginia Foxx (Republican)Ralph Norman (Republican)Harold Rogers (Republican)Jack Bergman (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Ted Budd (Republican)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)Bryan Steil (Republican)Fred Keller (Republican)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Vern Buchanan (Republican)
Committees (6)
• Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Subcommittee• Ways and Means Committee• Health Subcommittee• Health Subcommittee• Judiciary Committee• Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-1873: Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021
  • HR 117-1857: Protecting Access to Safe and Effective Medicines Act of 2021
  • HR 117-3682: Improving Transparency to Lower Drug Costs Act of 2021
  • S 117-164: Advancing Education on Biosimilars Act of 2021
  • S 117-898: Fair Accountability and Innovative Research Drug Pricing Act of 2021
  • HR 117-153: Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresAdministrative remediesAppropriationsBiological and life sciencesBusiness recordsChemistryCivil actions and liabilityCompetition and antitrustCongressional oversightConsumer affairsDepartment of Health and Human ServicesDigestive and metabolic diseasesDrug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulationDrug therapyExecutive agency funding and structureFederal Trade Commission (FTC)Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Government information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careHospital careIncome tax exclusionInflation and pricesIntellectual propertyJudicial review and appealsManufacturingMarketing and advertisingMedicaidMedical educationMedical researchMedicareOffice of the U.S. Trade RepresentativePrescription drugsPublic contracts and procurementResearch and developmentRetail and wholesale tradesState and local government operationsTrade agreements and negotiationsUser charges and fees