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Cutting Copays Act

USA118th CongressHR-5386| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Morgan McGarvey

Morgan McGarvey

Democratic Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (2)
Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)

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

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Cutting Copays Act This bill eliminates cost-sharing for generic drugs for those with the lowest-income under the Medicare prescription drug benefit's Low-Income Subsidy Program beginning in 2024.
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Timeline
Sep 12, 2023
Introduced in House
Sep 12, 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.
Sep 15, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 15, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Nov 15, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 5, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 6, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 1.
Dec 6, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 14, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3951
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • September 12, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • September 12, 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.


  • September 15, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • November 15, 2023
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • November 15, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 5, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 6, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 1.


  • December 6, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 14, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3951
    Introduced in Senate


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

Health

Related Bills

  • S 118-3951: Cutting Copays Act
Health care costs and insuranceMedicarePrescription drugs

Cutting Copays Act

USA118th CongressHR-5386| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Cutting Copays Act This bill eliminates cost-sharing for generic drugs for those with the lowest-income under the Medicare prescription drug benefit's Low-Income Subsidy Program beginning in 2024.
View Full Text

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Timeline
Sep 12, 2023
Introduced in House
Sep 12, 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.
Sep 15, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 15, 2023
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Nov 15, 2023
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 5, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 6, 2023
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 1.
Dec 6, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Mar 14, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3951
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • September 12, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • September 12, 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.


  • September 15, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • November 15, 2023
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • November 15, 2023
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 5, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 6, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 1.


  • December 6, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • March 14, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3951
    Introduced in Senate


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

Morgan McGarvey

Democratic Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (2)
Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)

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

Health

Related Bills

  • S 118-3951: Cutting Copays Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care costs and insuranceMedicarePrescription drugs