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BillHR 6837 · 119

To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to ensure that pharmacy benefit managers are considered fiduciaries, and for other purposes.

Introduced
Dec 18, 2025
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Dec 18, 2025

Bill Summary

Requires pharmacy benefit managers to act in the best interests of retirement plan participants by considering them fiduciaries. This means they must manage prescription drug benefits fairly and transparently.

Sponsored By

Jake Auchincloss
Democrat · Massachusetts · House

Bill Journey

  1. Dec 18, 2025
  2. Dec 18, 2025You Are Here

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

  3. TBD

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

  4. TBD

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

  5. TBD

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

Why It Matters

This bill affects people with retirement plans that include prescription drug benefits, making pharmacy benefit managers more accountable to them. It also impacts pharmacy benefit managers, who would have to follow stricter rules to ensure they prioritize plan participants' interests.

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
2backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 100%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
IntroducedDec 18, 2025
Last UpdatedDec 18, 2025
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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.