HR 6837
To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to ensure that pharmacy benefit managers are considered fiduciaries, and for other purposes.
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US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 13, 2026, 4:12 PM
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Bill overview
This bill aims to strengthen protections for retirees and employees by clarifying the responsibilities of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). It designates PBMs as fiduciaries, requiring them to act in the best interests of the plans they manage. The bill also mandates greater transparency regarding compensation and prohibits PBMs from being indemnified for breaches of their fiduciary duties, ultimately seeking to ensure PBMs prioritize plan participants' health and financial well-being.
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