I 115th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 1775 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 29, 2017 Mr. DeFazio (for himself and Mr. Conyers ) 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 part D of title XVIII of the Social Security Act to direct the President to negotiate prescription drug prices and establish a formulary on behalf of Medicare beneficiaries, and for other purposes.