To strengthen the 340B drug discount program.
Families may find it easier to obtain necessary prescriptions at lower costs.
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HR 9599 — To strengthen the 340B drug discount program.
Last action — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, 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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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.
Prognosis
Where this bill stands today.
Odds of enactment
LowHow often bills like it became law.
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In Committee
Current position in the legislative process.
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6 sponsors
1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.
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Bipartisan support
Sponsored across 2 parties (3 D · 3 R) — cross-party backing.
Prognosis reads this bill's own signals — stage, sponsorship breadth, committee status, recorded votes and cross-state momentum. Odds come from a model trained on which bills have become law.
In plain language
The bill aims to strengthen the 340B drug discount program.
This legislation seeks to enhance the 340B program, which provides discounts on drugs for certain healthcare providers. It aims to ensure that eligible entities benefit more effectively from the program.
What this means for you
- Families: Families may find it easier to obtain necessary prescriptions at lower costs.
- Consumers: Consumers may benefit from more accessible and affordable medications through enhanced pharmacy programs.
- Healthcare: This means healthcare providers may have more resources to offer discounted medications to patients.
Bill Text
- Introduced Introduced in House Current html July 06, 2026
Compared against current U.S. Code AI-generated reading aid — verify against the official bill.
The bill amends the definition of 'patient' and prescriber criteria in the 340B drug discount program, establishing new record-keeping and oversight requirements for covered entities.
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42 U.S.C. 256b(a)
(11) Patient defined.-- (A) In general.--In this section, the term `patient' means an individual who-- (i) has received an outpatient health care service from a prescribing provider at a covered entity within the preceding 24 months, and such health care service-- (I) is a service that was reimbursable under title XVIII of the Social Security Act when furnished by a prescribing provider or, in the case of an individual who is not eligible for benefits under such title, would have been so reimbursable had the individual been so eligible; a service shall be considered reimbursable if it is of a type eligible for reimbursement under title XVIII; and (II) in the case of a covered entity described in subparagraphs (A) through (K) of subsection (a)(4), is a service that is within the scope of the grant or designation described in such subparagraph. (ii) received the prescription or order for the covered outpatient drug related to the service described in clause (i); and (iii) has a relationship with the covered entity such that the covered entity creates and maintains auditable health care records which demonstrate that-- (I) the covered entity maintains a provider-to-patient relationship with the individual for the healthcare service related to the covered outpatient prescription or order; (II) the prescribing provider has clinical responsibility and oversight for the individual's health care service related to the prescription or order for the covered outpatient drug with the covered entity; and (III) any other information specified by the Secretary through notice and comment rulemaking.
This change defines 'patient' for the 340B program, outlining criteria for outpatient service eligibility and documentation requirements.
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42 U.S.C. 256b(a)
(12) Prescribing provider.--In this section, the term `prescribing provider' means a health care provider who, at the time the health care provider orders or prescribes a covered outpatient drug-- (A)(i) is an employee or independent contractor of the covered entity such that the covered entity bills for services furnished by the health care provider and is responsible for the care furnished by such provider; or (ii) is an employee or independent contractor of a physician organization affiliate of the covered entity, has assigned their right to bill and collect for professional services to such physician organization affiliate, and furnishes outpatient health care services to patients of the covered entity. (B) has clinical responsibility over the care related to the order or prescription for the covered outpatient drug, as demonstrated by the provider's signature on the relevant order or prescription for the covered outpatient drug; (C) is enrolled as a provider in the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act, or the Medicaid program under title XIX of the Social Security Act; (D) is not excluded by the Secretary from participation in Medicare and State health care programs pursuant to section 1128 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320a-7).
This change establishes the definition and criteria for 'prescribing provider' within the 340B program, ensuring accountability and regulatory compliance.
Action History
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, 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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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, 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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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, 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.
Sponsors
- Scott H. Peters · Primary
- John Joyce · Cosponsor
- Jake Auchincloss · Cosponsor
- Dan Crenshaw · Cosponsor
- Nanette Diaz Barragán · Cosponsor
- Carol D. Miller · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 541 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Peters, Scott H. Democratic
Co-sponsors (5)
- Joyce, John Republican
- Auchincloss, Jake Democratic
- Crenshaw, Dan Republican
- Barragán, Nanette Diaz Democratic
- Miller, Carol D. Republican
Not signed on (541)
541 members have not signed on to this bill.
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- Who sponsors HR 9599?
- HR 9599 is sponsored by Peters, Scott H. (Democratic), Joyce, John (Republican), Auchincloss, Jake (Democratic), Crenshaw, Dan (Republican), Barragán, Nanette Diaz (Democratic), and Miller, Carol D. (Republican).
- What is the current status of HR 9599?
- This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 06, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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