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S. 2617: Reducing Drug Prices for Seniors Act.

A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2025-07-31
SponsorSen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV]
Policy areaHealth
Cosponsors1
Latest action2025-07-31 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Last updated2025-12-02

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-07-31):

Reducing Drug Prices for Seniors Act

This bill requires the coinsurance amount for covered drugs under the Medicare prescription drug benefit to be based on the net price of the drug (i.e., the negotiated price under the prescription drug plan net of any manufacturer price concessions), rather than the list price of the drug, if the net price is lower.

Cosponsors (1)

NameParty / state
John Cornyn R TX (original cosponsor) 2025-07-31

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2617 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 2617?

S. 2617 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Reducing Drug Prices for Seniors Act..

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2617 are available on congress.gov.

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