Bill · H.R. 4623· House(119-HR-4623)
Plain Prescription Prices Act
- Introduced
- 7/22/2025
- Last activity
- 7/22/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
- Sponsored by
- Nikema Williams
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The bill, called the "Plain Prescription Prices Act," aims to make prescription drug ads on TV more honest about pricing. It tells the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create rules that force these ads to show the list price for a 30-day supply or typical treatment course. These rules would apply to drugs covered by Medicare and Medicaid.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+3
The bill mandates truthful pricing in drug ads, enhancing consumer protection by providing more transparent cost information.
Does this lower the price of prescription medicines?+3
While not directly reducing costs, increased price transparency in drug ads could empower consumers to make cost-conscious choices.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2
Increased price transparency in prescription drug advertising could enable low-income households to make better healthcare spending choices.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Truthful Pricing Information: Requiring drug ads to include the list price for a typical treatment (Sec. 2(a)) could help people make more informed decisions about their healthcare costs. This could empower individuals to compare prices and potentially save money.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limited Scope: The bill focuses only on TV ads (Sec. 2(a)). If the regulations don't expand to other forms of advertising (Sec. 2(b)(1)), people might still be misled by drug prices in other media.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Retirees+2Good For Middle Aged+1Good For Seniors+1Good For Students+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+3
- Healthcare
- Reduces Prescription Drug Costs+3
- 11/20/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/22/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Don BaconRepublican · Nebraska
Tom BarrettRepublican · Michigan
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Bryan SteilRepublican · Wisconsin