H.R. 7174 — Introduced in House

I 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 7174 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 31, 2024 Mr. Murphy (for himself, Mr. Davis of North Carolina, and Mr. Guthrie) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to equalize the negotiation period between small-molecule and biologic candidates under the Drug Price Negotiation Program. 1. Equalizing the negotiation period between small-molecule and biologic candidates under the Drug Price Negotiation Program (a) In general Section 1192(e)(1)(A)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320f–1(e)(1)(A)(ii)) is amended by striking 7 years and inserting 11 years. (b) Effective date The amendment made by subsection (a) shall take effect as if included in the enactment of Public Law 117–169.