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SPIKE Act: Increased Drug Price Transparency and Cost Control

This act aims to increase transparency in drug pricing by requiring manufacturers to justify significant price increases. This helps citizens understand why drug prices are rising, potentially impacting treatment accessibility and costs. Manufacturers will need to disclose detailed information on costs and profits, aiming to protect patients from unjustified price hikes.
Key points
Drug manufacturers must justify price increases of 10% (or $10,000) over 12 months or 25% (or $25,000) over 36 months.
Disclosure of information on production costs, research, marketing, as well as drug revenues and profits is required.
Justifications for price increases will be publicly available online, increasing transparency.
High financial penalties for manufacturers who fail to submit justifications or provide false information.
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Additional Information
SPIKE Act
Print number: HR 4418
Sponsor: Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4]
Process start date: 2021-07-13
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about SPIKE Act: Increased Drug Price Transparency and Cost Control

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HR 4418.

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 2021-07-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Drug manufacturers must justify price increases of 10% (or $10,000) over 12 months or 25% (or $25,000) over 36 months.
  • Disclosure of information on production costs, research, marketing, as well as drug revenues and profits is required.
  • Justifications for price increases will be publicly available online, increasing transparency.
  • High financial penalties for manufacturers who fail to submit justifications or provide false information.

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. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4].

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 2025-12-28.

Analysis and Potential Impact of HR 4418

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