Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 3194
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Capping Prescription Costs Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 11, 2018
Overview
Text
Introduced
Jul 11, 2018
Latest Action
Jul 11, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
3194
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
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Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Capping Prescription Costs Act of 2018

This bill caps the monthly prescription-drug cost-sharing permitted under qualified health plans and group health plans.

Text (1)
Actions (2)
07/11/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
07/11/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:50 PM