In CommitteeFiled May 13, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Harshbarger, Diana [R-TN-1] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 13, 2026
Summary
The bill makes it illegal for anyone who runs an insurance company or a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) to also own or control a pharmacy. Violators must sell the pharmacy within one year, and the FTC, DOJ and state attorneys general can enforce the rule with civil penalties and private lawsuits. The aim is to boost competition and lower prescription‑drug costs for patients.
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