S.1407 - Anyone But China Safe Drug Act; ABC Safe Drug Act (119th Congress)
Summary
S.1407, the Anyone But China Safe Drug Act (ABC Safe Drug Act), aims to ban the use of federal funds for purchasing drugs manufactured in the People's Republic of China. It mandates that federal health programs gradually shift to purchasing drugs with active pharmaceutical ingredients primarily manufactured in countries meeting FDA health and safety standards, excluding China. The bill also includes a temporary provision for 100% expensing for pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing property in the US.
Expected Effects
This bill would likely lead to a restructuring of the pharmaceutical supply chain for federal healthcare programs. It incentivizes domestic manufacturing of drugs and medical devices through tax benefits. The labeling requirement will increase transparency regarding the origin of drug ingredients.
Potential Benefits
- Reduced reliance on China for essential drugs.
- Potential boost to the US pharmaceutical manufacturing sector.
- Increased transparency in drug origin for consumers.
- Enhanced national security by securing the drug supply chain.
- Potential for higher quality control due to FDA standards.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential increase in drug costs for federal programs.
- Possible supply chain disruptions during the transition period.
- Limited availability of certain drugs if alternative sources are not readily available.
- The need for waivers may create administrative burdens.
- Potential for retaliatory measures from China.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Constitution's broad goals of promoting the general welfare (Preamble) and providing for the common defense. Congress has the power to regulate commerce (Article I, Section 8) and to appropriate funds for government programs. The bill's focus on national security and public health falls within the scope of these powers.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).