Congresswoman Matsui and bipartisan colleagues introduce legislation to improve Medicare beneficiaries' access to affordable prescription drugs.
Quiver AI Summary
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced: Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) and Jake Auchincloss (D-MA) announced the introduction of the Ensuring Access to Lower-Cost Medicines for Seniors Act. The bill aims to improve Medicare beneficiaries' access to affordable prescription drugs by addressing pricing practices of insurance companies and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
Provisions of the Bill: The legislation seeks to require Medicare Part D plans to favor lower-cost generic drugs and biosimilars over more expensive brand-name medications. According to Congresswoman Matsui, this initiative is a step toward reducing drug costs and enhancing patient autonomy by minimizing obstacles to accessing lower-cost options.
Support and Implications: The bill has garnered support from various stakeholders, including the Association for Accessible Medicines. It is designed to alleviate the financial burden of high prescription drug costs on seniors and families, ensuring they can access necessary medications without excessive expense.
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Doris O. Matsui Fundraising
Doris O. Matsui recently disclosed $227.5K of fundraising in a Q4 FEC disclosure filed on January 31st, 2026. This was the 438th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year. 36.7% came from individual donors.
Matsui disclosed $59.3K of spending. This was the 957th most from all Q4 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Matsui disclosed $785.3K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 456th most from all Q4 reports we have seen this year.
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Doris O. Matsui Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Doris O. Matsui:
- H.R.8143: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to require PDP sponsors of a prescription drug plan under part D of the Medicare program that use a formulary to include certain generic drugs and biosimilar biological products on such formulary, and for other purposes.
- H.R.7332: Whale CHARTS Act of 2026
- H.R.6210: Senior Savings Protection Act
- H.R.5200: Emergency Reporting Act
- H.R.4857: Cruise Passenger Protection Act of 2025
- H.R.4581: 340B PATIENTS Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Doris O. Matsui on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Matsui.
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