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Introduced
06/04/2025
06/04/2025
In Committee
06/04/2025
06/04/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Public Health Service Act to codify the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill codifies the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) into law, establishing its formal structure, duties, and operational guidelines within the Public Health Service Act. The bill defines ACIP as a committee that will provide science-based advice and recommendations to the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention regarding vaccine use, with a mandate to base its guidance on the best available peer-reviewed scientific evidence. The committee will be composed of 15-19 voting members appointed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, selected for their expertise in areas like epidemiology, immunology, vaccine research, and public health, along with six non-voting ex-officio members from various federal agencies. The bill outlines specific responsibilities for ACIP, including making immunization recommendations for group health plans, establishing vaccine schedules for children, reviewing vaccine efficacy and safety, and providing guidance on vaccine use during public health emergencies. It also requires transparency in the recommendation process, mandating that if the Director does not adopt an ACIP recommendation, they must publicly explain why and notify congressional committees within 48 hours. Additionally, the bill includes a provision to authorize $2.8 million annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2029 to support the committee's operations, and makes a related amendment to the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program to ensure that any modifications to the Vaccine Injury Table are supported by scientific evidence.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (76)
Frank Pallone (D)*,
Gabe Amo (D),
Jake Auchincloss (D),
Becca Balint (D),
Nanette Barragán (D),
Joyce Beatty (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Nikki Budzinski (D),
Troy Carter (D),
Sean Casten (D),
Kathy Castor (D),
Gil Cisneros (D),
Yvette Clarke (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Herbert Conaway (D),
Angie Craig (D),
Danny Davis (D),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Diana DeGette (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Chris Deluzio (D),
Maxine Dexter (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Lloyd Doggett (D),
Sarah Elfreth (D),
Lizzie Fletcher (D),
Lois Frankel (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Dan Goldman (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Jonathan Jackson (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D),
Bill Keating (D),
Robin Kelly (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
Greg Landsman (D),
John Larson (D),
George Latimer (D),
Mike Levin (D),
Seth Magaziner (D),
Doris Matsui (D),
Sarah McBride (D),
Jenn McClellan (D),
Rob Menendez (D),
Kelly Morrison (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Frank Mrvan (D),
Kevin Mullin (D),
Jerry Nadler (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Brittany Pettersen (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
Emily Randall (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Raul Ruiz (D),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Brad Schneider (D),
Kim Schrier (D),
Terri Sewell (D),
Lateefah Simon (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Mike Thompson (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
Paul Tonko (D),
Ritchie Torres (D),
Lori Trahan (D),
Lauren Underwood (D),
Marc Veasey (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D),
George Whitesides (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 06/04/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3701/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr3701/BILLS-119hr3701ih.pdf |
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