United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 4 R · 4 D cosponsors

HR 8779 — PBM Act

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 8 sponsors

    1 primary, 7 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 4 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill prohibits pharmacy benefit managers and pharmacies from sharing ownership.

This bill aims to separate pharmacy benefit managers from pharmacies to promote competition and reduce drug costs. It includes measures for divestment and enforcement by federal agencies.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: This legislation could lead to lower prescription drug costs by reducing conflicts of interest among pharmacy benefit managers.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 7 co-sponsors · 539 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (7)

Not signed on (539)

539 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 8779?
HR 8779 is sponsored by Auchincloss, Jake (Democratic), Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" (Republican), Landsman, Greg (Democratic), Nehls, Troy E. (Republican), Nadler, Jerrold (Democratic), McCormick, Richard (Republican), Deluzio, Christopher R. (Democratic), and Harshbarger, Diana (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 8779?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced May 13, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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