Pipeline · Bill → Law
Step 1
Introduced
Jan 20, 2023
Step 2
Referred
Jan 27, 2023
E&C
Step 3
Committee
Step 4
House floor
Step 5
Senate
Step 6
Resolve Changes
Step 7
Signed
SummaryCRS Summary
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to create a pilot program to test the effectiveness of acquiring, maintaining, managing, and distributing a stockpile of generic drugs at risk of shortage. To carry out the pilot program, HHS must enter into contracts for a term of up to three years with drug manufacturers, co-op or chain pharmacy warehouses, or other eligible entities to create a six-month stockpile of up to 50 types of such drugs. The bill establishes various program requirements, including annual evaluations by the Government Accountability Office.
Timeline · 3 actions
Jan 27, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jan 20, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 20, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.