S. 740 - Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2013
- Sponsor:
- John D. Rockefeller, IV
- Summary:
- A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require drug manufacturers to provide drug rebates for drugs dispensed to low-income individuals under the Medicare prescription drug benefit program. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has been referred to committee.
Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2013
S. 740 — 113th Congress (2013–2014)
- Summary
- A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require drug manufacturers to provide drug rebates for drugs dispensed to low-income individuals under the Medicare prescription drug benefit program. (by CRS)
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- Title
- A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require drug manufacturers to provide drug rebates for drugs dispensed to low-income individuals under the Medicare prescription drug benefit program.
- Other Titles
- Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2013
- Medicare Drug Savings Act of 2013
- Sponsor
- John D. Rockefeller, IV
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Health
- Health care costs and insurance
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Prescription drugs
- Public contracts and procurement
- Retail and wholesale trades
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 4/16/2013 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 4/16/2013 4/16/2013 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. 4/16/2013 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. 4/16/2013 Introduced in Senate Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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