HR 2700
Lowering Prescription Drug Costs and Extending Community Health Centers and Other Public Health Priorities Act
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Bill overview
This bill aims to lower prescription drug costs and increase competition in the generic drug market. It modifies rules regarding when generic drugs can be approved, prohibits agreements that stifle generic development, and establishes a process for ensuring access to drug samples for generic drug developers. Additionally, the bill extends funding for community health centers and the National Health Service Corps through 2020.
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Primary sponsor
Michael C. Burgess
Cosponsors
Adam Kinzinger
Bill Flores
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