H.R.3731

Small Biotech Innovation Act

Introduced·6/4/25

Establishes an exception for small biotech manufacturers from Medicare drug price negotiations.

The Small Biotech Innovation Act amends the Social Security Act to create an exception for research and development-intensive small biotech manufacturers from the Medicare drug price negotiation program. This exception applies to manufacturers with 5 or fewer qualifying single-source drugs, with a tiered investment requirement in research and development. Manufacturers must submit annual applications and certify the accuracy of their submitted information.

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History

Jun 4, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jun 4, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.