H.R. 987 — 116th Congress

Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act

Originated in the House · Introduced Feb 6, 2019 · Health

Latest action

May 20, 2019

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

CRS summary

As of May 16, 2019

Passed House

Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act

This bill addresses prescription drugs and the health insurance market, including (1) revising processes related to federal approval of generic drugs; (2) providing funding for states to establish health insurances exchanges; (3) nullifying an agency rule related to short-term, limited duration coverage; and (4) expanding outreach activities.

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Roll-call votes

5 on record
DateChamberQuestionMember pagesResult
May 16, 2019HouseOn PassagePassed (234–183)
May 16, 2019HouseOn Motion to Recommit with InstructionsFailed (188–228)
May 16, 2019HouseOn Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to (232–185)
May 16, 2019HouseOn Agreeing to the AmendmentAgreed to (243–174)
May 16, 2019HouseOn Agreeing to the AmendmentFailed (189–230)

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