II 118th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 2044 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 20, 2023 Mr. Merkley (for himself and Mr. Welch ) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish reference prices for prescription drugs for purposes of Federal health programs, and for other purposes.