America Rx Act of 2005

Summary

America Rx Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish the America Rx program to provide U.S. residents who are not covered under any public or private program that provides substantial benefits towards the purchase of outpatient prescription drugs with access to discounted prices for such drugs. Requires the Secretary to negotiate rebate agreements with drug manufacturers and deny tax deductions for advertising and marketing of drugs of manufacturers choosing not to participate in the program. Provides for arrangements under the program: (1) for pharmacies to provide qualified residents prescription drugs at discounted prices in exchange for discount reimbursement by the Secretary and reasonable dispensing fees; and (2) for States to provide for program administration in return for payment of reasonable administrative expenses.

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Timeline

1. 14 April 2005

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 14 April 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 14 April 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 13 May 2005

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 14 April 2005 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 14 April 2005

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 14 April 2005

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 14 April 2005

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Sponsors

• Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Berry, Marion [D-AR-1] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] · D · Sponsor
• Ed Case · D · Sponsor
• JOSEPH CROWLEY · D · Sponsor
• Rosa DeLauro · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4] · D · Sponsor
• Raúl Grijalva · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17] · D · Sponsor
• John Larson · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Ross, Mike [D-AR-4] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] · I · Sponsor
• Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Wynn, Albert Russell [D-MD-4] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23] · D · Cosponsor
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