Bill requires upfront 340B discounts at health clinics
In committeeH.R. 7391Latest action
Sponsor: Jack Bergman · Representative · MI
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Official title: Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act
119th Congress
Topics: Health care
Introduced:
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This bill requires drug companies to charge community health clinics the discounted 340B price upfront, not after a rebate process.
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What does this do?
This bill requires that federally qualified health centers pay the discounted 340B drug price at the time of purchase. Drug manufacturers would no longer be allowed to charge full price at the register and refund the difference later. The rule applies to new drug purchases starting on the day the law takes effect and also applies to existing agreements with manufacturers.
Who does it affect?
Federally qualified health centers, which are community health clinics that serve low-income and underserved patients, are directly affected. The patients who rely on these clinics are also affected, since the clinics depend on immediate savings to fund their services.
Why does it matter?
Without upfront discounts, clinics must spend money they may not have and wait to get it back, which can strain their budgets. That strain can affect how well clinics are able to serve their communities.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 5, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Feb 5, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.