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Drug Deal Disclosure Act

USA119th CongressHR-9699| House 
| Updated: 7/15/2026
Judy Chu

Judy Chu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (24)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Budget Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates the public disclosure of private or confidential drug pricing deals between federal entities and drug manufacturers. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must release all records, documents, and communications related to agreements made on or after January 20, 2025, in a centralized, searchable, and downloadable format. These agreements encompass those involving reduced drug prices referencing foreign prices, direct-to-consumer sales, import duty exemptions, manufacturer investments in the U.S., special treatment in Medicare/Medicaid innovation models, contributions to the Strategic National Stockpile, or priority review vouchers. The legislation specifically lists 17 drug manufacturers whose publicly announced agreements, dating from late 2025 to early 2026, are subject to this disclosure. Furthermore, any new or modified agreements meeting the specified criteria must also be disclosed within 30 days of ratification. While disclosure cannot be withheld for reputational harm or political sensitivity, proprietary pricing information or legally protected data may be redacted, provided HHS offers a written justification published in the Federal Register and submitted to Congress. Following the release of these agreements, HHS must submit a report to Congress detailing all released and withheld information, including the legal basis for any redactions. Additionally, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and Government Accountability Office (GAO) are required to jointly analyze the economic and budgetary effects of all disclosed agreements. This analysis must cover direct cost savings for individuals, impacts on Medicare and Medicaid programs, and effects on drug price competition and health plan formulary design.

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Timeline
Apr 21, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4355
Introduced in Senate
Jul 15, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 15, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, 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 21, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4355
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 15, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, 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

Related Bills

  • S 119-4355: Drug Deal Disclosure Act

Drug Deal Disclosure Act

USA119th CongressHR-9699| House 
| Updated: 7/15/2026
This bill mandates the public disclosure of private or confidential drug pricing deals between federal entities and drug manufacturers. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must release all records, documents, and communications related to agreements made on or after January 20, 2025, in a centralized, searchable, and downloadable format. These agreements encompass those involving reduced drug prices referencing foreign prices, direct-to-consumer sales, import duty exemptions, manufacturer investments in the U.S., special treatment in Medicare/Medicaid innovation models, contributions to the Strategic National Stockpile, or priority review vouchers. The legislation specifically lists 17 drug manufacturers whose publicly announced agreements, dating from late 2025 to early 2026, are subject to this disclosure. Furthermore, any new or modified agreements meeting the specified criteria must also be disclosed within 30 days of ratification. While disclosure cannot be withheld for reputational harm or political sensitivity, proprietary pricing information or legally protected data may be redacted, provided HHS offers a written justification published in the Federal Register and submitted to Congress. Following the release of these agreements, HHS must submit a report to Congress detailing all released and withheld information, including the legal basis for any redactions. Additionally, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) and Government Accountability Office (GAO) are required to jointly analyze the economic and budgetary effects of all disclosed agreements. This analysis must cover direct cost savings for individuals, impacts on Medicare and Medicaid programs, and effects on drug price competition and health plan formulary design.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
2 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline
Apr 21, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4355
Introduced in Senate
Jul 15, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 15, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, 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 21, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4355
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 15, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 15, 2026
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and the Budget, 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.
Judy Chu

Judy Chu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (24)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Maggie Goodlander (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee, Budget Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-4355: Drug Deal Disclosure Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted