H.R.8857

Next GEN Act of 2026 Next Generation Medicines Act of 2026

Introduced·5/15/26

Amends the Social Security Act to adjust the rules for engineered cyclic peptides under the Drug Price Negotiation Program.

The Next Generation Medicines Act of 2026 amends the Social Security Act to modify the criteria for engineered cyclic peptides under the Drug Price Negotiation Program. It extends the qualifying period for these peptides from 7 to 11 years and defines engineered cyclic peptides as polymers composed of amino acids with specific structural characteristics. The changes apply to lists published on or after the enactment date of the bill.

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History

May 15

House

Introduced in House

May 15

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.