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H.R. 3528 115th Congress House

Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act

Official title: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require e-prescribing for coverage under part D of the Medicare program of prescription drugs that are controlled substances.

Introduced: July 28, 2017 Introduced by: Katherine M. Clark Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 12, 2018
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 582.
Jun 12, 2018
Committee on Ways and Means discharged.
Jun 12, 2018
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-748, Part I.
May 9, 2018
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 9, 2018
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 25, 2018
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Apr 25, 2018
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Aug 4, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 28, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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 Latest action June 12, 2018

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 582.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act

This bill generally requires, with specified exceptions, electronic prescribing under the Medicare prescription drug benefit with respect to covered drugs that are controlled substances.

 Related & companion bills 4
  • HRES 1099 Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 6, with an amendment.
  • S 2460 Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act
  • HR 5605 Advancing High Quality Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders in Medicare Act
  • HR 6 SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act
 Bill text 2 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 51
All 51 Democratic 13 Republican 8
Brooks, Mo
· Jun 7, 2018
 R
Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · Jun 5, 2018
 R
Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · May 25, 2018
WALDEN, GREG
· May 24, 2018
Handel, Karen
· May 10, 2018
 R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · May 9, 2018
Poliquin, Bruce
· May 9, 2018
HASTINGS, ALCEE
· May 8, 2018
Renacci, James
· Apr 25, 2018
O'Halleran, Tom
· Apr 23, 2018
 D
Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Apr 19, 2018
 D
Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Apr 17, 2018
 D
Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Apr 13, 2018
 D
Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · Apr 12, 2018
 D
DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Apr 5, 2018
Yarmuth, John
· Apr 5, 2018
Kuster, Ann
· Mar 29, 2018
Faso, John
· Mar 26, 2018
 D
Titus, Dina
Nevada · Mar 26, 2018
 R
Schweikert, David
Arizona · Mar 20, 2018
 D
Schneider, Bradley Scott
Illinois · Mar 15, 2018
Flores, Bill
· Mar 13, 2018
Hanabusa, Colleen
· Mar 13, 2018
Jenkins, Lynn
· Mar 13, 2018
Knight, Stephen
· Mar 13, 2018
 D
Krishnamoorthi, Raja
Illinois · Mar 13, 2018
Payne, Donald
· Mar 13, 2018
RYAN, TIM
· Mar 13, 2018
Jenkins, Evan
· Mar 5, 2018
 D
Moulton, Seth
Massachusetts · Feb 20, 2018
 D
Norcross, Donald
New Jersey · Feb 5, 2018
Walorski, Jackie
· Feb 5, 2018
Shea-Porter, Carol
· Jan 29, 2018
SLAUGHTER, LOUISE
· Jan 29, 2018
MacArthur, Thomas
· Jan 18, 2018
Collins, Chris
· Jan 10, 2018
 R
Stefanik, Elise M.
New York · Jan 10, 2018
 R
Thompson, Glenn
Pennsylvania · Jan 10, 2018
Long, Billy
· Dec 6, 2017
 R
Budd, Ted
North Carolina · Nov 29, 2017
Katko, John
· Nov 29, 2017
Donovan, Daniel
· Nov 28, 2017
KING, PETER
· Nov 28, 2017
 D
Panetta, Jimmy
California · Nov 28, 2017
 D
Tonko, Paul
New York · Nov 14, 2017
 R
Kelly, Mike
Pennsylvania · Nov 1, 2017
Kennedy, Joseph
· Oct 4, 2017
 D
Himes, James A.
Connecticut · Oct 3, 2017
Esty, Elizabeth
· Sep 26, 2017
Higgins, Brian
· Aug 25, 2017
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