House Bill 6240
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Drug Discount Accountability Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 27, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6240
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Drug Discount Accountability Act
This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration to collect a user fee from certain entities participating in the 340B drug pricing program, including critical access hospitals, for activities relating to program oversight and improvement.
June 27, 2018
06/27/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
06/27/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:17 PM