CCAGW Annual Ratings

Drug Price Negotiation – Recommit

Description: 

Upton, R-Mich., motion to recommit the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act (HR 3) to the House Energy and Commerce Committee with instructions to report it back immediately with an amendment that would prohibit the provisions of the bill from going into effect unless the Health and Human Services Department certifies that the implementation of such provisions is not projected to result in fewer new drug applications in relation to unmet medical needs and potential cures.

Vote Number: 
House Vote 681
Bill Number: 
HR 3
CCAGW Position: 
Yea
Vote Results: 
Motion rejected 196-226 : D 3-225; R 193-0; I 0-1