Medicare-for-All and Public Plan Buy-In Proposals: Overview and Key Issues
Introduction
H.R. 676 was introduced originally by Representative Conyers. On March 7, 2018, Representative Ellison received unanimous consent to be considered the first sponsor.
Issue Brief
The Stabenow bill does not include a provision to authorize the Secretary to negotiate lower drug prices; however, Senator Stabenow has co-sponsored other legislation that would do so.