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Old Drugs, New Cures Act

USA119th CongressHR-2542| House 
| Updated: 4/1/2025
Donald G. Davis

Donald G. Davis

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
August Pfluger (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Old Drugs, New Cures Act," amends the Social Security Act to prevent certain priority research drugs from being treated as line extensions for manufacturer rebate calculations under Medicare and Medicaid, aiming to reduce financial obligations for drug manufacturers developing new uses for existing medications. The legislation establishes a process for the Secretary to designate a drug as a priority research drug if it meets specific criteria. These include being approved for at least 10 years and currently under investigation for a new indication that addresses a significant unmet medical need without an existing alternative. Additionally, the new indication must target a disease or condition with a high prevalence among beneficiaries of Federal health care programs , meaning at least 33 percent of claims are paid by programs such as Medicaid, Medicare Part D (for low-income individuals), 340B, or VA. By excluding these designated drugs from line extension definitions and related special rules, the bill modifies how manufacturer rebates are determined, thereby incentivizing pharmaceutical companies to invest in repurposing older drugs for new therapeutic uses, especially for conditions prevalent within federal healthcare programs.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8267
Old Drugs, New Cures Act
Apr 1, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 1, 2025
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8267
    Old Drugs, New Cures Act


  • April 1, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 1, 2025
    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.

Health

Old Drugs, New Cures Act

USA119th CongressHR-2542| House 
| Updated: 4/1/2025
This bill, titled the "Old Drugs, New Cures Act," amends the Social Security Act to prevent certain priority research drugs from being treated as line extensions for manufacturer rebate calculations under Medicare and Medicaid, aiming to reduce financial obligations for drug manufacturers developing new uses for existing medications. The legislation establishes a process for the Secretary to designate a drug as a priority research drug if it meets specific criteria. These include being approved for at least 10 years and currently under investigation for a new indication that addresses a significant unmet medical need without an existing alternative. Additionally, the new indication must target a disease or condition with a high prevalence among beneficiaries of Federal health care programs , meaning at least 33 percent of claims are paid by programs such as Medicaid, Medicare Part D (for low-income individuals), 340B, or VA. By excluding these designated drugs from line extension definitions and related special rules, the bill modifies how manufacturer rebates are determined, thereby incentivizing pharmaceutical companies to invest in repurposing older drugs for new therapeutic uses, especially for conditions prevalent within federal healthcare programs.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8267
Old Drugs, New Cures Act
Apr 1, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 1, 2025
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8267
    Old Drugs, New Cures Act


  • April 1, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 1, 2025
    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.
Donald G. Davis

Donald G. Davis

Democratic Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (1)
August Pfluger (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

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