Bipartisan bill to curb PBM and insurer abuses in the 340B drug program and protect patient access to affordable medications.
Quiver AI Summary
Bill introduced: Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-Calif.) and Congressman Tracey Mann (R-Kan.) introduced the bipartisan PROTECT 340B Act, a bill aimed at changing how the 340B Drug Pricing Program operates. The sponsors say it would limit certain practices by pharmacy benefit managers and insurers, create a process to resolve duplicate discounts, and end a rebate pilot program.
Supporters and claims: Matsui said the measure is intended to protect access to discounted medicines for patients and safety-net providers. The release says the bill is backed by several hospital and health groups, and names a number of original cosponsors from both parties.
Program context: The release says the 340B program, created in 1992, helps eligible providers buy discounted drugs for underserved communities. It also says some hospitals and health centers argue rebate models and other insurer or PBM practices could reduce savings and affect patient care.
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Doris O. Matsui Fundraising
Doris O. Matsui recently disclosed $88.9K of fundraising in a Pre-General FEC disclosure filed on October 22nd, 2026. This was the 257th most from all Pre-General reports we have seen this year. 75.3% came from individual donors.
Matsui disclosed $773.3K of spending. This was the 107th most from all Pre-General reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Matsui disclosed $2.0M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 105th most from all Pre-General reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Doris O. Matsui's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Doris O. Matsui Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Doris O. Matsui:
- H.R.10280: 9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2026
- H.R.10056: Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act of 2026
- H.R.9918: Enhancing K–12 Cybersecurity Act
- H.R.9808: No Passes for Polluters Act of 2026
- H.R.8936: Digital Opportunity Foundation Act of 2026
- H.R.8487: Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act
You can track bills proposed by Doris O. Matsui on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Matsui.
2026 California's 7th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $13,478,301 of spending in California's 7th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $3,668,838 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- AFFORDABLE CALIFORNIA 2026 ($762,416)
- NATIONAL NURSES UNITED FOR PATIENT PROTECTION ($700,000)
- RISING TIDE COLLECTIVE ($600,000)
- WORKING FAMILIES PARTY PAC ($530,915)
- LEADERS WE DESERVE ($347,838)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
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