H.R. 7895Heading to a voteHealth care
Bill would ban PBM kickbacks to health plan brokers and consultants
Data as of July 22, 2026
The bill would ban PBMs from paying brokers or consultants to steer employer health plans toward them.AI-decoded35-second read · 4 questions answered below
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AI-decodedWhat does this do?
The bill would amend federal retirement and benefits law to make it illegal for pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to pay brokers, consultants, or advisors, directly or indirectly, as a reward for steering an employer's health plan business toward that PBM. It would apply starting with health plan years beginning after enactment.
Who does it affect?
Employers who sponsor health plans, benefits brokers and consultants, and PBM companies would be directly affected; employees with employer-sponsored drug coverage could be indirectly affected.
Why does it matter?
Critics argue current hidden payments can bias consultant recommendations toward whichever PBM pays the most rather than the best deal for employees, so banning them changes how PBM selection advice is generated.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee
- House vote — You are here
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: it's headed for a House floor vote. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
PBM Kickback Prohibition Act
- Introduced:
- March 12, 2026
- Latest action:
- July 2, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 634.
Read the official bill on Congress.gov