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PROTECT 340B Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-2534| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Abigail Davis Spanberger

Abigail Davis Spanberger

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (37)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Sam Graves (Republican)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Tracey Mann (Republican)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Preserving Rules Ordered for The Entities Covered Through 340B Act of 2023 or the PROTECT 340B Act of 2023 This bill prohibits pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and health insurance plans from discriminating against health providers participating in the 340B drug pricing program, including pharmacies contracted with such providers to dispense 340B drugs. The 340B program allows certain providers to receive covered outpatient drugs at reduced prices from manufacturers. Specifically, PBMs and insurance plans may not reimburse 340B participants at a lower rate than other entities not participating in the program; impose differing terms (such as fees, charge-backs, or audits) on 340B participants; interfere with an individual's choice to receive drugs from a 340B participant; require 340B participants to identify which drugs fall within the program; or refuse to contract with a 340B participant on the basis that they utilize the program. Further, insurance plans may not deny coverage of drug because it is a 340B drug. Violations of this bill are subject to a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 per violation per day. These prohibitions also apply to prescription drug (Part D) sponsors under Medicare. The bill also provides for a process to prevent duplicate 340B drug discounts to states under Medicaid.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4390
PROTECT 340B Act of 2021
Apr 6, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 14, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4390
    PROTECT 340B Act of 2021


  • April 6, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 6, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 14, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

PROTECT 340B Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-2534| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Preserving Rules Ordered for The Entities Covered Through 340B Act of 2023 or the PROTECT 340B Act of 2023 This bill prohibits pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and health insurance plans from discriminating against health providers participating in the 340B drug pricing program, including pharmacies contracted with such providers to dispense 340B drugs. The 340B program allows certain providers to receive covered outpatient drugs at reduced prices from manufacturers. Specifically, PBMs and insurance plans may not reimburse 340B participants at a lower rate than other entities not participating in the program; impose differing terms (such as fees, charge-backs, or audits) on 340B participants; interfere with an individual's choice to receive drugs from a 340B participant; require 340B participants to identify which drugs fall within the program; or refuse to contract with a 340B participant on the basis that they utilize the program. Further, insurance plans may not deny coverage of drug because it is a 340B drug. Violations of this bill are subject to a civil penalty of not more than $5,000 per violation per day. These prohibitions also apply to prescription drug (Part D) sponsors under Medicare. The bill also provides for a process to prevent duplicate 340B drug discounts to states under Medicaid.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4390
PROTECT 340B Act of 2021
Apr 6, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 14, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4390
    PROTECT 340B Act of 2021


  • April 6, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 6, 2023
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 14, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Abigail Davis Spanberger

Abigail Davis Spanberger

Democratic Representative

Virginia

Cosponsors (37)
Dusty Johnson (Republican)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Stephanie I. Bice (Republican)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Rosa L. DeLauro (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Sam Graves (Republican)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Tracey Mann (Republican)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted