S. 229: DTC Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-23 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 9 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-23 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S337-338; Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S337) |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-23):
Drug-price Transparency for Consumers Act of 2025 or the DTC Act of 2025
This bill requires consumer advertisements for prescription drugs and biological products to include certain price information if the drug or biologic is (1) covered under Medicare or Medicaid, and (2) required to include a risk summary under current law.
Specifically, such advertisements must clearly and conspicuously disclose the wholesale price for a 30-day supply of the drug or biologic and may explain that a consumer may pay a different amount for the drug or biologic depending on the consumer's health insurance coverage.
The requirement does not apply to advertisements for drugs or biologics with a wholesale cost of less than $35 for a one-month supply.
Each violation of this requirement is subject to a civil penalty of not more than $100,000.
Cosponsors (9)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Chuck Grassley | R IA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| Angus S. King, Jr. | I ME (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| Joni Ernst | R IA (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| Tina Smith | D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| Peter Welch | D VT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| Tammy Baldwin | D WI (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| Tommy Tuberville | R AL (original cosponsor) 2025-01-23 |
| Cindy Hyde-Smith | R MS 2025-01-28 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 229 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 229?
S. 229 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: DTC Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 229 are available on congress.gov.
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