The House could vote on a major overhaul of the nation’s prescription drug program as early as this month, Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said Friday.

In a letter to fellow Democrats, the lawmaker from Maryland said the Lower Drug Costs Now Act will be under considerations by several House panels when Congress returns to session next week.

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