Agriculture Desk
4 bills in the Agriculture desk, ordered for current relevance and readability.
Sponsored by Jack Bergman
This bill would update the definition of a covered entity in the 340B drug discount program to include rural emergency hospitals. Currently, only certain types of hospitals are eligible for this program. The bill aims to expand access to discounted prescription medications for people in rural areas. This could help make prescription medications more affordable for people living in these areas.
Sponsored by Tom McClintock
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Sponsored by Andy Biggs
This bill abolishes the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry, effective one year after the bill's enactment. The registry is responsible for tracking toxic substances and diseases. The bill transfers some of its functions to other government agencies.
Sponsored by Jack Bergman
This bill helps rural areas get better internet by giving priority to companies that want to build out internet service in the areas with the shortest construction seasons, like places with lots of snow.