[CurlyDave]

...Doing so could lead to the development of lower-priced generic alternatives, which could cut into key drug companies’ profits and reduce costs for patients...

It will also completely remove much of the incentive to develop new drugs.

[Svartalfiar]

It will also completely remove much of the incentive to develop new drugs.

How so? If FedGov is already funding a bunch of the research, it's not like they'll start losing money, they just won't make as much. If they want to control their own pricing, then let them spend their own money on the research!