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July 22, 2026
Senate Health Committee Advances $35 Insulin Price Cap Bill
- The Senate Health Committee approved the INSULIN Act with a 17-5 vote, despite opposition from its chair.
- The legislation aims to cap insulin prices at $35 per month for diabetes patients on private insurance.
- Six Republicans joined Democrats in supporting the bill, reflecting a shift in GOP attitudes towards price controls.
- The bill's future remains uncertain without a companion measure in the House.
2 Sources
- Health Committee advances Collins’ insulin price cap over GOP objectionsJul 22, 2026 at 6:08 PM · Politico
- Senate panel advances legislation capping private insurance insulin at $35Jul 22, 2026 at 8:30 PM · The Hill