H.R. 485, Dealing with Drug Prices

February 7, 2024 | H.R. 485

H.R. 485 would ban Medicare, Medicaid and other federal programs from using effectiveness data in drug pricing, driving up costs and threatening preventive care funding. Instead of strengthening safeguards against discrimination, it broadly blocks all similar measures, undermining existing protections. The AFL-CIO urged opposition to H.R. 485 to protect fair drug pricing and affordable health care.

Legislative Alert

This is Bad for working people.

Vote result: Passed

YEAs: 211
NAYs: 208

Legislator State District Party Vote
Rep. Alma Adams
NC
 12 Democrat No
Rep. Robert B. Aderholt
AL
 4 Republican Yes
Rep. Pete Aguilar
CA
 33 Democrat No
Rep. Mark Alford
MO
 4 Republican Yes
Rep. Rick Allen
GA
 12 Republican Yes
Rep. Colin Allred
TX
 32 Democrat No
Rep. Gabe Amo
RI
 1 Democrat No
Rep. Mark Amodei
NV
 2 Republican Yes
Rep. Kelly Armstrong
ND
 At Large Republican Yes
Rep. Jodey Arrington
TX
 19 Republican Yes
Rep. Jake Auchincloss
MA
 4 Democrat No
Rep. Brian Babin
TX
 36 Republican Yes
Rep. Don Bacon
NE
 2 Republican Yes
Rep. James Baird
IN
 4 Republican Yes
Rep. Troy Balderson
OH
 12 Republican Yes
Rep. Becca Balint
VT
 At Large Democrat No
Sen. Jim Banks
IN
 Republican Yes
Rep. Andy Barr
KY
 6 Republican Yes
Rep. Nanette Barragán
CA
 44 Democrat No
Rep. Aaron Bean
FL
 4 Republican Yes
2024 House Key Votes
  1. S.J.Res. 38, Dealing with Buy America Requirements
  2. H.J.Res. 98, Resolution of Disapproval on Joint Employer Rule
  3. H.R. 485, Dealing with Drug Prices
  4. H.Res. 863, Dealing with the Impeachment of Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
  5. H.R. 6276, Dealing with Arbitrary Worksite Requirements for Federal Workers
  6. H.J.Res. 98, Resolution of Disapproval on Joint Employer Rule
  7. H.R. 7109, Dealing with Census Questions
  8. H.R. 3935, The FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
  9. Rosendale/Mace Amendment #53 to the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025
  10. Perry Amendment #56 to the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
  11. Tiffany Amendment #58 to the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025
  12. Tiffany Amendment #59 to the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2025
  13. H.R. 8281, Dealing with Requiring Proof of Citizenship to Vote
  14. H.J.Res. 165, Resolution of Disapproval on Nondiscrimination Protections
  15. H.R. 7887, Dealing with the Hiring Standards of Federal Contractors
  16. H.R. 8314, No Foreign Election Interference Act
  17. H.R. 5339, Dealing with the Responsibilities of Fiduciaries and Retirement Funds to Their Clients
  18. H.R. 5717, Dealing with Federal Funding for States and Localities
  19. H.R. 82, Social Security Fairness Act of 2023
  20. H.R. 5342, Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2023
  21. H.R. 9495, Dealing with Tax Exemptions for Nonprofit Organizations
  22. H.R. 7198, Dealing with the Regulatory Process