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Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act

USA119th CongressHR-7391| House 
| Updated: 2/5/2026
Jack Bergman

Jack Bergman

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (45)
Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Tom Cole (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Celeste Maloy (Republican)Jeff Crank (Republican)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Austin Scott (Republican)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)Harold Rogers (Republican)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Tracey Mann (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act" amends the Public Health Service Act to mandate that Federally-qualified health centers (FQHCs) pay no more than the 340B ceiling price for covered outpatient drugs at the exact moment of purchase. This legislation specifically prohibits the Secretary from entering into agreements with drug manufacturers that would allow FQHCs to be charged above the established discounted price upfront. A crucial rule of construction clarifies that no arrangement permitting an initial payment exceeding the ceiling price, even with subsequent reconciliation through rebates or reimbursements, is permissible. The bill ensures that FQHCs receive the intended drug discounts immediately, rather than having to wait for later adjustments. These amendments take effect upon enactment and apply to all drug purchases made thereafter, influencing both new and existing agreements.
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Timeline
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • February 5, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act

USA119th CongressHR-7391| House 
| Updated: 2/5/2026
The "Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act" amends the Public Health Service Act to mandate that Federally-qualified health centers (FQHCs) pay no more than the 340B ceiling price for covered outpatient drugs at the exact moment of purchase. This legislation specifically prohibits the Secretary from entering into agreements with drug manufacturers that would allow FQHCs to be charged above the established discounted price upfront. A crucial rule of construction clarifies that no arrangement permitting an initial payment exceeding the ceiling price, even with subsequent reconciliation through rebates or reimbursements, is permissible. The bill ensures that FQHCs receive the intended drug discounts immediately, rather than having to wait for later adjustments. These amendments take effect upon enactment and apply to all drug purchases made thereafter, influencing both new and existing agreements.
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Timeline
Feb 5, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 5, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • February 5, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 5, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jack Bergman

Jack Bergman

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (45)
Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Tom Cole (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Celeste Maloy (Republican)Jeff Crank (Republican)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Derek Schmidt (Republican)Dina Titus (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Austin Scott (Republican)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Josh Riley (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Bill Huizenga (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)Harold Rogers (Republican)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Tracey Mann (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

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