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PILLS Act

USA119th CongressS-1891| Senate 
| Updated: 5/22/2025
Tom Cotton

Tom Cotton

Republican Senator

Arkansas

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Producing Incentives for Long-term production of Lifesaving Supply of medicine Act," or PILLS Act, introduces two significant tax credits aimed at bolstering the domestic manufacturing of generic drugs and biosimilars. These incentives are designed to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains and ensure a stable supply of critical medicines within the United States. The bill specifically targets production and investment within the U.S. to enhance pharmaceutical independence. The first credit, the Generic Drugs and Biosimilars Production Credit , offers a tax incentive for the production and sale of eligible components in the United States. The base credit is 30 percent of the value added by the taxpayer, increasing to 35 percent for the final production of drug substances, drug products, or biological products. An additional domestic content bonus further increases the credit based on the percentage of U.S.-produced materials used, encouraging a fully domestic supply chain. This credit is not available to foreign entities of concern and phases out between 2031 and 2033, becoming zero thereafter. The second credit, the Generic Drugs and Biosimilars Investment Credit , provides a 25 percent tax credit for qualified investments in facilities dedicated to producing these eligible components. This encompasses tangible property, including buildings and structural components, that are integral to the production process and located in the United States. To qualify, the facility's primary purpose must be the production of eligible components, and the taxpayer cannot be a foreign entity of concern. This investment credit applies to property placed in service after December 31, 2026, but terminates for construction beginning after December 31, 2028. Both credits define "eligible components" broadly, covering approved generic drugs, licensed biosimilars, and various raw materials, intermediates, and services used in their manufacture. However, components from facilities with unaddressed Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning letters are explicitly excluded from eligibility. Both the production and investment credits also feature provisions for elective payments and transferability, aiming to make these incentives more accessible to a wider range of eligible taxpayers.
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Timeline
Feb 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1396
Introduced in House
May 22, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • February 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1396
    Introduced in House


  • May 22, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1396: PILLS Act

PILLS Act

USA119th CongressS-1891| Senate 
| Updated: 5/22/2025
The "Producing Incentives for Long-term production of Lifesaving Supply of medicine Act," or PILLS Act, introduces two significant tax credits aimed at bolstering the domestic manufacturing of generic drugs and biosimilars. These incentives are designed to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains and ensure a stable supply of critical medicines within the United States. The bill specifically targets production and investment within the U.S. to enhance pharmaceutical independence. The first credit, the Generic Drugs and Biosimilars Production Credit , offers a tax incentive for the production and sale of eligible components in the United States. The base credit is 30 percent of the value added by the taxpayer, increasing to 35 percent for the final production of drug substances, drug products, or biological products. An additional domestic content bonus further increases the credit based on the percentage of U.S.-produced materials used, encouraging a fully domestic supply chain. This credit is not available to foreign entities of concern and phases out between 2031 and 2033, becoming zero thereafter. The second credit, the Generic Drugs and Biosimilars Investment Credit , provides a 25 percent tax credit for qualified investments in facilities dedicated to producing these eligible components. This encompasses tangible property, including buildings and structural components, that are integral to the production process and located in the United States. To qualify, the facility's primary purpose must be the production of eligible components, and the taxpayer cannot be a foreign entity of concern. This investment credit applies to property placed in service after December 31, 2026, but terminates for construction beginning after December 31, 2028. Both credits define "eligible components" broadly, covering approved generic drugs, licensed biosimilars, and various raw materials, intermediates, and services used in their manufacture. However, components from facilities with unaddressed Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning letters are explicitly excluded from eligibility. Both the production and investment credits also feature provisions for elective payments and transferability, aiming to make these incentives more accessible to a wider range of eligible taxpayers.
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Timeline
Feb 14, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1396
Introduced in House
May 22, 2025
Introduced in Senate
May 22, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • February 14, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1396
    Introduced in House


  • May 22, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 22, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Tom Cotton

Tom Cotton

Republican Senator

Arkansas

Finance Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1396: PILLS Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted