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Prescription Information Modernization Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4132| House 
| Updated: 6/25/2025
Diana Harshbarger

Diana Harshbarger

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (16)
Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Steve Womack (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)William R. Timmons (Republican)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Ken Calvert (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Julia Letlow (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to modernize the communication of drug prescribing information by amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It permits manufacturers to make required prescribing information for certain drugs available solely by electronic means , streamlining the dissemination process. However, a crucial provision ensures that manufacturers must still offer prescribers and dispensers the opportunity to elect to continue receiving all such information in paper form, or to request paper labeling on an as-needed basis. Any requested paper information must be provided promptly and without additional cost , maintaining accessibility for all healthcare professionals. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is directed to issue final regulations within one year to implement these changes, including clear instructions for obtaining paper copies, and to design these regulations to minimize adverse economic impacts on prescribers and dispensers. Additionally, a public workshop will be held within two years to discuss optimizing the format, accessibility, and usability of prescribing information. The new electronic provision will apply to drugs introduced into interstate commerce two years after enactment or upon the effective date of the final regulations, whichever comes first.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7559
Prescription Information Modernization Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1503
Prescription Information Modernization Act of 2023
Jun 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2027
Introduced in Senate
Jun 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7559
    Prescription Information Modernization Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1503
    Prescription Information Modernization Act of 2023


  • June 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2027
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-2027: Prescription Information Modernization Act of 2025

Prescription Information Modernization Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-4132| House 
| Updated: 6/25/2025
This bill aims to modernize the communication of drug prescribing information by amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. It permits manufacturers to make required prescribing information for certain drugs available solely by electronic means , streamlining the dissemination process. However, a crucial provision ensures that manufacturers must still offer prescribers and dispensers the opportunity to elect to continue receiving all such information in paper form, or to request paper labeling on an as-needed basis. Any requested paper information must be provided promptly and without additional cost , maintaining accessibility for all healthcare professionals. The Secretary of Health and Human Services is directed to issue final regulations within one year to implement these changes, including clear instructions for obtaining paper copies, and to design these regulations to minimize adverse economic impacts on prescribers and dispensers. Additionally, a public workshop will be held within two years to discuss optimizing the format, accessibility, and usability of prescribing information. The new electronic provision will apply to drugs introduced into interstate commerce two years after enactment or upon the effective date of the final regulations, whichever comes first.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7559
Prescription Information Modernization Act of 2022

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-1503
Prescription Information Modernization Act of 2023
Jun 11, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2027
Introduced in Senate
Jun 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7559
    Prescription Information Modernization Act of 2022


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-1503
    Prescription Information Modernization Act of 2023


  • June 11, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2027
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Diana Harshbarger

Diana Harshbarger

Republican Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (16)
Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Steve Womack (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)William R. Timmons (Republican)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Ken Calvert (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Julia Letlow (Republican)David G. Valadao (Republican)Jay Obernolte (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Juan Ciscomani (Republican)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-2027: Prescription Information Modernization Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted