119th (2025–2027)
S. 2068
This bill would ban pharmaceutical manufacturers from advertising prescription drugs directly to consumers through television, radio, print, digital platforms, and social media. The ban would apply to all FDA-approved drugs and would take effect 30 days after the law is enacted. Currently, the United States is one of only two countries that permits direct-to-consumer drug advertising, and this legislation seeks to eliminate that practice entirely. The bill, introduced by Senator Bernie Sanders and five co-sponsors, affects drug manufacturers and would ultimately impact what advertising consumers see for prescription medications.