Congresswoman Matsui and Senator Welch introduced the 340B PATIENTS Act to strengthen the 340B drug pricing program.
Quiver AI Summary
Congresswoman Doris Matsui (D-CA) and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) have reintroduced the 340B PATIENTS Act, aimed at reinforcing the 340B drug pricing program. The legislation intends to ensure that 340B providers can utilize contract pharmacies to offer discounted medications, enhancing accessibility for patients in need.
Matsui emphasized the importance of this program, stating it has been a vital resource for vulnerable patients for over three decades. The bill seeks to curb practices that hinder access to lifesaving drugs and allow safety-net providers to continue their services using 340B savings.
Welch added that the bill addresses the ongoing healthcare crises in rural areas, underlining its critical role in ensuring affordability and access to medical services. The legislation outlines clear requirements for drug manufacturers and proposes penalties for non-compliance, aiming to protect the interests of both patients and providers.
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Doris O. Matsui Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Doris O. Matsui:
- H.R.4515: To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop and implement a program and national strategic action plan to prepare and empower the health care sector to protect the health and well-being of our workers, our communities, and our planet in the face of the climate crisis, and for other purposes.
- H.R.4341: To require the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency to assess certain fees on shipping and other vessels, and for other purposes.
- H.R.4191: To improve coordination of Federal efforts to identify and mitigate health and national security risks through maintaining a list of essential medicines, conducting a risk assessment of essential medicine supply chains, and creating a monitoring system to map essential medicine supply chains using data analytics.
- H.R.3884: Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025
- H.R.3009: TREES Act of 2025
- H.R.2449: FUTURE Networks Act
You can track bills proposed by Doris O. Matsui on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Matsui.
Doris O. Matsui Fundraising
Doris O. Matsui recently disclosed $235.2K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 366th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 25.4% came from individual donors.
Matsui disclosed $74.3K of spending. This was the 587th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Matsui disclosed $519.9K of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 450th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Doris O. Matsui's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
