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Ensuring Access to Lower-Cost Medicines for Seniors Act of 2026.

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 8143 · House Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
Latest action
Mar 27, 2026

What it does

The Ensuring Access to Lower-Cost Medicines for Seniors Act of 2026 would require Medicare Part D prescription drug plans to include specific generic drugs and biosimilars on their formularies at a preferred tier starting in 2027.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Mar 27, 2026

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Mar 27, 2026

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

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Where it goes next

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Work with this bill

Ensuring Access to Lower-Cost Medicines for Seniors Act of 2026. | 52