I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 2974 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 21, 2017 Mr. Pocan (for himself and Ms. Kaptur ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to establish an excise tax on certain prescription drugs which have been subject to a price spike, and for other purposes.