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America Rx Act of 2005

Introduced: April 14, 2005 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

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Became law

May 13, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Apr 14, 2005

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Apr 14, 2005

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

America Rx Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish the America Rx program to provide U.S. residents who are not covered under any public or private program that provides substantial benefits towards the purchase of outpatient prescription drugs with access to discounted prices for such drugs.

Requires the Secretary to negotiate rebate agreements with drug manufacturers and deny tax deductions for advertising and marketing of drugs of manufacturers choosing not to participate in the program.

Provides for arrangements under the program: (1) for pharmacies to provide qualified residents prescription drugs at discounted prices in exchange for discount reimbursement by the Secretary and reasonable dispensing fees; and (2) for States to provide for program administration in return for payment of reasonable administrative expenses.

What's happening now May 13, 2005

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Committees of jurisdiction 2