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119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Jul 21, 2026
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S. 1041IntroducedCommerce

Republicans propose allowing importation of lower-cost prescription medications from foreign countries.

Sponsor: Sen. Cornyn, John (R-TX)3 cosponsorsIntroduced Mar 13, 2025
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Introduced
Mar 13
Senate committee
Apr 3
3
Senate floor
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House
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5
Signed
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What happens next: Awaiting committee assignment or hearings in the Senate.

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Cosponsors (3)

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2 Democrats, 1 Republican (of 3 shown).

Activity timeline

Jul 21
1d ago
Held at the desk.
Jul 21
1d ago
Received in the House.
Apr 10
Apr 10, 2025
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 44.
Apr 10
Apr 10, 2025
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with amendments. Without written report.
Apr 10
Apr 10, 2025
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with amendments. Without written report.
Apr 3
Apr 3, 2025
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Mar 13
Mar 13, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 13
Mar 13, 2025
Introduced in Senate
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All 8 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Jul 21
HOUSEHeld at the desk.
Jul 21
HOUSEReceived in the House.
2025
Apr 10
SENATEPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 44.
Apr 10
SENATECommittee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with amendments. Without written report.
Apr 10
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with amendments. Without written report.
Apr 3
SENATECommittee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.
Mar 13
SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 13
Introduced in Senate

All 3 cosponsors

2 Democrats · 1 Republican
Democrats (2)
Republicans (1)

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