Bills · HR 7391
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7391Health
Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act
INTRO FEB 5· LAST ACTION FEB 5
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly impacts the financial stability of Federally-qualified health centers (FQHCs), which are crucial for providing healthcare in underserved urban and rural areas. These centers often operate on tight budgets and rely on drug discounts to stretch their resources. When they have to pay full price for drugs upfront and then wait for a rebate, it can create significant cash flow problems, potentially forcing them to delay drug purchases or reduce patient services.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide immediate financial relief and certainty for FQHCs, allowing them to better manage their budgets and dedicate more resources to patient care. If it doesn't pass, FQHCs might continue to face these cash flow challenges, which could hinder their ability to serve their communities effectively and ensure access to affordable medications for their patients.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires drug manufacturers to provide Federally-qualified health centers (FQHCs) the 340B discounted price for outpatient drugs at the time of purchase.
This ensures FQHCs do not have to pay full price upfront and wait for a rebate, improving their cash flow.
PROVISION 02
Amends the Public Health Service Act to explicitly prohibit agreements that require FQHCs to pay more than the 340B ceiling price at the point of purchase.
This directly codifies the requirement for upfront discounts, giving FQHCs clear legal protection.
PROVISION 03
Specifies that these new rules apply to all drugs purchased on or after the bill's enactment and also apply to existing agreements between manufacturers and FQHCs.
This ensures immediate implementation and broad application of the upfront discount requirement.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 58
R· Michigan
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
28
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 62%
DEM 40 REP 18 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 5
Introduced in House
FEB 5
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7391
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 5, 2026
Last actionFeb 5, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 5, 2026
House BillHR 7391Health
Community Health Center Drug Pricing Protection Act
INTRODUCED FEB 5, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 5, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
58
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
