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IH
Introduced in House
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require drug manufacturers to pay a Medicare part B rebate for certain drugs if the price of such drugs increases faster than inflation.
Official Title as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Freedom from Price Gouging Act
Short Title(s) as Introduced
2021-04-21
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.