Senate Simple Resolution 151
117th Congress(2021-2022)
A resolution calling on the President and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to take action to lower prescription drug costs.
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 13, 2021
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
151
Congress
117
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.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution calls on the President and the Department of Health and Human Services to take administrative action to lower U.S. prescription drug prices to align with the prices in other economically comparable countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom, and Japan.
April 13, 2021
04/13/2021
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1899)
04/13/2021
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:49:02 PM