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Reducing Drug Waste Act of 2018

Introduced: May 17, 2018 Introduced by: Doggett, Lloyd Democratic · Texas 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.
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May 17, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 17, 2018
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Reducing Drug Waste Act of 2018

This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to develop a joint action plan to reduce drug waste and better manage costs.

What's happening now May 17, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 2042 Related bill Reducing Drug Waste Act of 2017
 Bill text 1 version

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Pingree, Chellie
Maine · May 17, 2018
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5867: Reducing Drug Waste Act of 2018. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5867/
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"H.R. 5867: Reducing Drug Waste Act of 2018." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5867/.
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H.R. 5867, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5867/.
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[H.R. 5867: Reducing Drug Waste Act of 2018](https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5867/)
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