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Pharmacists Fight Back [in Federal Employee Health Benefit Plans Act]

Introduced
Dec 11, 2025
Cosponsors
35
Traction
0
Last Action
Dec 11, 2025

Bill Summary

Requires federal employee health plans to cover services provided by pharmacists, allowing them to offer more healthcare services to patients. Funds the expansion of pharmacist-provided services within these plans.

Sponsored By

Jake Auchincloss
Democrat · Massachusetts · House

Bill Journey

  1. Dec 11, 2025
  3. Dec 11, 2025You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects federal employees and their families who receive health benefits, potentially increasing their access to healthcare services provided by pharmacists. It also impacts pharmacists, allowing them to provide a wider range of services to federal employees and their families.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
34backers
  • Democratic15
  • Republican19
Cross-party cosponsors19 · 58%

Documents

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Cosponsors (35)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
CommitteeCommittee on Oversight and Government Reform
IntroducedDec 11, 2025
Last UpdatedDec 11, 2025
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Subjects
  • Health
  • Economy

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.