OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
Pharmaceutical Research Transparency Act of 2022
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4037.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the Senate.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2022-04-07.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- Companies conducting drug clinical trials will be required to publicly disclose detailed cost data for these trials, including per-patient costs and expenditures on personnel or materials.
- Drug manufacturers will be obligated to report their total research and development expenditures, broken down by stages, from basic research to post-market studies.
- This information will be available on dedicated websites, making it easier for citizens to understand how drug prices are determined.
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:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.
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.