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Inflation Reduction Act of 2022

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376): Became law on August 16, 2022.

What it does, in brief

  • Lets Medicare negotiate prices for some high-cost drugs.
  • Caps insulin at $35 a month and yearly out-of-pocket drug costs for people on Medicare.
  • Extended larger premium subsidies for marketplace insurance through 2025.
  • Also contains climate, energy and tax measures.

Full text and history on Congress.gov

House: August 12, 2022

House vote to agree to the Senate version. Result: 220 to 207. Official roll call

Of today’s members, 146 voted yes and 147 voted no in this roll call. Members who were not in office then are not listed.

Voted yes

Voted no

Senate: August 7, 2022

Senate vote to pass the bill. Result: 50 to 50, with the Vice President breaking the tie. Official roll call

Of today’s members, 39 voted yes and 39 voted no in this roll call. Members who were not in office then are not listed.

Voted yes

Voted no

Open the interactive bill page: who lobbied on it, and every member’s vote