A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to streamline the review of biosimilar biological products.
This bill modifies the Public Health Service Act to simplify the process for reviewing biosimilar drugs, which are generic versions of existing biologic medicines. By removing a specific requirement and renumbering a related clause, the legislation aims to reduce regulatory hurdles for manufacturers seeking approval for these products. The change directly impacts pharmaceutical companies and the FDA, potentially allowing for a more efficient evaluation of biosimilars without altering the fundamental safety standards.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jul 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jul 21, 2026
Last action Jul 21, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jul 21, 2026
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
upper
Jul 21, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ashley Moody
RRepublican
Co
Angela D. Alsobrooks
DDemocratic
Co
Lisa Blunt Rochester
DDemocratic
Co
Rick Scott
RRepublican
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about S 5059
Scope: US
Hi! I can help you understand S 5059. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline