Bill · S. 3325· Senate(119-S-3325)
Expanding Access to Affordable Drugs and Medical Devices Act
- Introduced
- 12/3/2025
- Last activity
- 12/3/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Jacky Rosen
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Expanding Access to Affordable Drugs and Medical Devices Act aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It introduces rules for determining the tax-exempt status of organizations that manufacture or distribute drugs and medical devices to meet public health needs. The bill allows the Secretary to designate specific organizations as "public interest drug or medical device health care organizations." These organizations must focus on making drugs or devices affordable and be primarily operated in the United States. Additionally, the bill establishes criteria for what constitutes an eligible drug or medical device.
Yes· 3 of 10
Does this lower the price of prescription medicines?+7
The bill creates a tax-exempt framework specifically designed to promote the affordability of drugs and medical devices.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill addresses medical shortages and unmet health needs to ensure better access to essential medical supplies.
Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?+5
The bill requires designated organizations to provide priority access to the strategic national stockpile during national emergencies.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Affordability of Medical Supplies: The bill targets organizations whose primary purpose is making eligible drugs or medical devices affordable (Section 2(a)(2)(A)(i)). This could help reduce costs for patients directly or indirectly, including savings within the Medicare and Medicaid programs (Section 2(a)(3)(B)(ii)).
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Addressing Medical Shortages: The designation applies to drugs or medical devices that are currently in shortage or at risk of a shortage (Section 2(a)(3)(B)(i)). This could help ensure people have access to necessary medical supplies during shortages.
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Meeting Unmet Health Needs: The bill provides a framework for organizations to address currently unmet health needs (Section 2(a)(3)(B)(iii)) or public health needs identified by the Secretary (Section 2(a)(3)(B)(iv)).
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Emergency Preparedness: Under the designation, organizations may agree to give the Secretary priority access to purchase drugs or devices to supplement the strategic national stockpile (Section 2(a)(4)(B)). This could assist during public health or other national emergencies.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts for individuals or groups are explicitly detailed in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Healthcare
- Reduces Prescription Drug Costs+7Improves Healthcare Access+5Improves Pandemic Preparedness+5Increases Medicaid Funding+3Increases Medicare Funding+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Seniors+4Good For People With Disabilities+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2
- 12/3/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
John CurtisRepublican · Utah