Rep. Allen Introduces Bill to Ban Kickbacks for Pharmacy Benefit Managers
The PBM Kickback Prohibition Act is moving through the House after a committee voted to approve it on May 20, 2026. The bill now waits for the full House to consider it. It is actively moving because it successfully passed its committee vote.
While there is strong interest in lowering drug costs, most individual bills like this get stuck in committee unless they are added to a larger healthcare package.
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Many union members receive health benefits through ERISA-covered plans. By removing hidden kickbacks in PBM selection, the bill could improve the value of pharmacy benefits in these plans. Union health trusts that use brokers to select PBMs would get advice that is less clouded by financial conflicts of interest.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 634.
The bill is now on the schedule for the full chamber to consider. It's in line for debate and a vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-729.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 34 - 0.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Congressman Rick Allen introduced the PBM Kickback Prohibition Act, a key part of President Trump's 'Great Healthcare Plan.' The bill aims to end kickbacks from PBMs to brokers that raise insurance costs for families by creating conflicts of interest in plan selection.
Industry experts are analyzing the PBM Kickback Prohibition Act and broader reforms within the Great Healthcare Plan. A primary focus is the ban on referral fees paid to brokers, which proponents argue will force PBMs to compete on value rather than hidden financial incentives.
While the White House framework includes popular provisions like banning PBM kickbacks to brokers, Politico reports that a lack of Democratic cooperation and strict Senate rules may prevent the 'Great Healthcare Plan' from reaching the President's desk in its current form.
No votes or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
PBM Kickback Prohibition Act
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