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Hospitals' drug discount program eligibility maintained during pandemic.

This bill aims to temporarily maintain access to a drug discount program for hospitals that participated or applied before the COVID-19 pandemic. This allows hospitals to continue purchasing medications at lower prices, potentially helping to ensure drug availability for patients and financial stability for healthcare facilities during a challenging period.
Key points
Hospitals participating in a drug discount program before the COVID-19 pandemic can temporarily retain eligibility, even if they don't meet all standard requirements.
This also applies to hospitals that applied for or began participating in the program during the pandemic.
The goal is to ensure hospitals can continue to acquire discounted medications, supporting their operations and healthcare access for citizens.
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Print number: 117_HR_3203
Sponsor: Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-6]
Process start date: 2021-05-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To enable certain hospitals that were participating in or applied for the drug discount program under section 340B of the Public Health Service Act prior to the COVID-19 public health emergency to temporarily maintain eligibility for such program, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3203.

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 2021-05-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Hospitals participating in a drug discount program before the COVID-19 pandemic can temporarily retain eligibility, even if they don't meet all standard requirements.
  • This also applies to hospitals that applied for or began participating in the program during the pandemic.
  • The goal is to ensure hospitals can continue to acquire discounted medications, supporting their operations and healthcare access for citizens.
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. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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