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Disclosing Drug Prices in TV Ads for Informed Consumer Choices.

Congress believes citizens should know prescription drug prices before purchasing. It proposes that TV advertisements for drugs must include cost information, aiming to help consumers make informed health decisions and reduce public spending on medications.
Key points
Prescription drug TV advertisements should be required to display their prices.
The goal is to increase transparency and help citizens choose more affordable treatment options.
This initiative also aims to contribute to more efficient spending within Medicare and Medicaid programs.
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Additional Information
Print number: 116_HCONRES_55
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Process start date: 2019-07-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of Congress on the need to inform American consumers with more balanced purchasing information for prescription drugs through the disclosure of price information in direct-to-consumer (DTC) advertisements.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 116_HCONRES_55.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2019-07-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prescription drug TV advertisements should be required to display their prices.
  • The goal is to increase transparency and help citizens choose more affordable treatment options.
  • This initiative also aims to contribute to more efficient spending within Medicare and Medicaid programs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-03.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Health