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S. 4512: Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2026

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

Overview

Congress119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026)
TypeSenate bill (S.)
Originating chamberSenate
Introduced2026-05-13
SponsorSen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
Policy areaHealth
Cosponsors0
Latest action2026-05-13 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Last updated2026-06-08

Summary

Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2026-05-13):

Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2026

This bill limits cost-sharing for insulin under private health insurance and establishes a program to provide insulin to individuals without insurance.

Specifically, the bill caps cost-sharing under private health insurance for a month's supply of selected insulin products at $35 or 25% of a plan's negotiated price (after any price concessions), whichever is less, beginning in 2027.

Further, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must enter into agreements with pharmacies or health care providers to provide insulin to individuals without insurance. HHS must pay such pharmacies or providers an amount equal to the difference between the out-of-pocket cost to the individual for a 30-day supply of such insulin products and $35. 

Full text & official record

The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 4512 are published by Congress on congress.gov.

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Frequently asked questions

What is S. 4512?

S. 4512 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Affordable Insulin Now Act of 2026.

Where can I read the full bill text?

The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 4512 are available on congress.gov.

Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).