119th Congress · introduced in the House · May 21, 2025
Prescription Drug Price Relief Act of 2025
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Latest action (May 21, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (May 21, 2025)
Prescription Drug Price Relief Act of 2025
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to review brand-name drugs annually for excessive pricing and, if a drug is found to be priced excessively, to void any exclusivity granted to its sponsor.
Specifically, HHS must review all brand-name drug prices at least annually and upon petition. If any such drugs are found to be excessively priced, HHS must (1) void any government-granted exclusivity; (2) issue open, nonexclusive licenses for the drugs; and (3) expedite the review of corresponding applications for generic drugs and biosimilar biological products. HHS must also create a public database with its determinations for each drug.
An entity accepting an open, nonexclusive license under these provisions must pay a reasonable royalty to the holder of the relevant patent or approved new drug application, and must price the generic drug or biosimilar below the excessive rate.
Under the bill, a price is considered excessive if the domestic average manufacturing price exceeds the median price for the drug in Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, and Japan. If a price does not meet this criteria, or if pricing information is unavailable in at least three of these countries, the price is still considered excessive if it is higher than reasonable in light of specified factors, including development cost, revenue, and the size of the affected patient population.
The bill also requires drug manufacturers to report specified financial information for brand-name drugs, including research and advertising expenditures.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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11 citations.
AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS INC (AHIP) · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC. (AHIP)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Pharmacy
$3,010,000
Spent on own lobbying
…cDonald Rivet, Kristen - PBM transparency H.R. 3493 - Global Fairness in Drug Pricing Act - Rep. Khanna, Ro - Prescription drug international reference pricing H.R. 3546 - Prescription Drug Price Relief Act - Rep. Khanna, Ro - Prescription drug patent reform H.R. 3775 - Fair Prescription Drug Prices for Americans Act - Rep. Van…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS INC (AHIP) · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC. (AHIP)
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Pharmacy
$3,010,000
Spent on own lobbying
…cDonald Rivet, Kristen - PBM transparency H.R. 3493 - Global Fairness in Drug Pricing Act - Rep. Khanna, Ro - Prescription drug international reference pricing H.R. 3546 - Prescription Drug Price Relief Act - Rep. Khanna, Ro - Prescription drug patent reform H.R. 3775 - Fair Prescription Drug Prices for Americans Act - Rep. Van…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
GRIFOLS SHARED SERVICES NORTH AMERICA INC · lobbying firm or registrant: GRIFOLS SHARED SERVICES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 17, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$370,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ies with emphysema resulting from severe hereditary alpha‑1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency when furnished by qualified home infusion therapy suppliers. S. 1818 / H.R. 3546 Prescription Drug Price Relief Act of 2025;Requires HHS to annually review brand‑name drugs for excessive pricing and, when prices exceed specified internation…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS INC (AHIP) · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC. (AHIP)
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Pharmacy
$5,320,000
Spent on own lobbying
…cDonald Rivet, Kristen - PBM transparency H.R. 3493 - Global Fairness in Drug Pricing Act - Rep. Khanna, Ro - Prescription drug international reference pricing H.R. 3546 - Prescription Drug Price Relief Act - Rep. Khanna, Ro - Prescription drug patent reform H.R. 3775 - Fair Prescription Drug Prices for Americans Act - Rep. Van…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
GRIFOLS SHARED SERVICES NORTH AMERICA INC · lobbying firm or registrant: GRIFOLS SHARED SERVICES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 16, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$480,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ies with emphysema resulting from severe hereditary alpha‑1 antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency when furnished by qualified home infusion therapy suppliers. S. 1818 / H.R. 3546 Prescription Drug Price Relief Act of 2025;Requires HHS to annually review brand‑name drugs for excessive pricing and, when prices exceed specified internation…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS INC (AHIP) · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC. (AHIP)
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 21, 2026 · issue area: Pharmacy
$4,120,000
Spent on own lobbying
…cDonald Rivet, Kristen - PBM transparency H.R. 3493 - Global Fairness in Drug Pricing Act - Rep. Khanna, Ro - Prescription drug international reference pricing H.R. 3546 - Prescription Drug Price Relief Act - Rep. Khanna, Ro - Prescription drug patent reform H.R. 3775 - Fair Prescription Drug Prices for Americans Act - Rep. Van…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
GRIFOLS SHARED SERVICES NORTH AMERICA INC · lobbying firm or registrant: GRIFOLS SHARED SERVICES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 18, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$470,000
Spent on own lobbying
…under the Medicare Part D program H.R. 1143, Medicare IVIG Access Enhancement Act of 2025 H.R. 2343 , John W. Walsh Alpha-1 Home Infusion Act of 2025 S. 1818 / H.R.3546, Prescription Drug Price Relief Act of 2025 S.1587 / H.R.3375, Fair Prescription Drug Prices for Americans Act S.1753, End Price Gouging for Medications Act Is…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS INC (AHIP) · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC. (AHIP)
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Pharmacy
$4,230,000
Spent on own lobbying
…cDonald Rivet, Kristen - PBM transparency H.R. 3493 - Global Fairness in Drug Pricing Act - Rep. Khanna, Ro - Prescription drug international reference pricing H.R. 3546 - Prescription Drug Price Relief Act - Rep. Khanna, Ro - Prescription drug patent reform H.R. 3775 - Fair Prescription Drug Prices for Americans Act - Rep. Van…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
GRIFOLS SHARED SERVICES NORTH AMERICA INC · lobbying firm or registrant: GRIFOLS SHARED SERVICES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 17, 2025 · issue area: Health Issues
$450,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Access Enhancement Act of 2025 H.R. 2343 , John W. Walsh Alpha-1 Home Infusion Act of 2025 H.R. 2172, Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act S. 1818 / H.R.3546, Prescription Drug Price Relief Act of 2025 S.1587 / H.R.3375, Fair Prescription Drug Prices for Americans Act S.1753, End Price Gouging for Medications Act H.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS INC (AHIP) · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC. (AHIP)
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 22, 2025 · issue area: Pharmacy
$4,050,000
Spent on own lobbying
…cDonald Rivet, Kristen - PBM transparency H.R. 3493 - Global Fairness in Drug Pricing Act - Rep. Khanna, Ro - Prescription drug international reference pricing H.R. 3546 - Prescription Drug Price Relief Act - Rep. Khanna, Ro - Prescription drug patent reform H.R. 3775 - Fair Prescription Drug Prices for Americans Act - Rep. Van…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
GRIFOLS SHARED SERVICES NORTH AMERICA INC · lobbying firm or registrant: GRIFOLS SHARED SERVICES NORTH AMERICA, INC.
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 16, 2025 · issue area: Health Issues
$390,000
Spent on own lobbying
…Access Enhancement Act of 2025 H.R. 2343 , John W. Walsh Alpha-1 Home Infusion Act of 2025 H.R. 2172, Preserving Patient Access to Home Infusion Act S. 1818 / H.R.3546, Prescription Drug Price Relief Act of 2025 S.1587 / H.R.3375, Fair Prescription Drug Prices for Americans Act S.1753, End Price Gouging for Medications Act H.…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing