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LA HCR73
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Christopher Turner
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AI Summary
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Requests U.S. Congress to increase transparency in pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) operations, including detailed reporting of pricing negotiations, rebates, and fees paid by drug manufacturers and insurers
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Urges Congress to require PBMs to pass rebate and discount savings directly to consumers rather than retaining them
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Calls for federal regulation to prevent anti-competitive PBM practices such as steering patients to higher-cost drugs or limiting access to medically necessary medications
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Requests enhanced federal oversight of PBMs to protect vulnerable populations including seniors, low-income families, and individuals with chronic conditions
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Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to presiding officers of both chambers of Congress and all members of Louisiana's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
Memorializes the United States Congress to take action relative to the use of pharmacy benefit managers and their impact on the citizens of this state
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Last Action
Taken by the Clerk of the House and presented to the Secretary of State in accordance with the Rules of the House.
6/11/2025