Carter calls for passage of his PBM provisions in House funding package

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today called for bipartisan support of the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) provisions included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, which he has championed in the House of Representatives and will protect patients and pharmacies from harmful and anticompetitive business practices.

"The PBM provisions included in this bill will bring transparency and choice to our health care system, both of which will drive competition and ultimately lower prices for patients at the counter. Since day one, I've fought to hold these middlemen accountable for stealing hope, health, and access from Americans who deserve high-quality, affordable, and accessible health care. This bill is an important step toward putting patients before profits, with more progress to come, and I encourage my Democrat colleagues to put aside partisan politics and support these widely popular provisions," said Rep. Carter.

Included in this funding package are Rep. Carter's policies to:

• Establish new requirements for PBMs under Medicare Part D, including a policy to delink PBM compensation from the cost of medications and increase transparency.

• Promote transparency for both employers and patients in their prescription drug plans, with semi-annual reporting on drug spending, rebates, and formulary determinations.

• Codify existing requirements that plan sponsors contract with any willing pharmacy that meets their standard contract terms and conditions, which must be reasonable and relevant.

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