What does Preamble of Next GEN Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend title XI of the Social Security Act. The amendment aims to adjust which engineered cyclic peptides qualify as single source drugs for the Drug Price Negotiation Program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Next GEN Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Next Generation Medicines Act of 2026.

What does ADJUSTING RULES FOR ENGINEERED CYCLIC PEPTIDES UNDER DRUG PRICE of Next GEN Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 1192(e) of the Social Security Act to adjust rules for engineered cyclic peptides under the Drug Price Negotiation Program. It extends the period of exclusivity for engineered cyclic peptides to 11 years, as specified in paragraph (1)(A)(ii). The bill defines 'engineered cyclic peptide' within subsection (5) based on several criteria, including composition, cyclic structure, amino acid count, development method, origin, and administration route. The amendments apply to lists published under section 1192(a) of the Social Security Act on or after the enactment date of this section.

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Next GEN Act of 2026

Last updated: 5/15/2026 · Introduced: 5/15/2026

Author: Joseph Morelle (D-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill extends the exclusivity period for engineered cyclic peptides to 11 years under the Drug Price Negotiation Program.
It defines 'engineered cyclic peptide' based on specific compositional and developmental criteria.
This legislation modifies rules for engineered cyclic peptides applicable to drug lists published on or after the bill's enactment.

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