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This resolution urges key federal government entities, including the U.S. Congress, President, and the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to take comprehensive actions to maintain free and accessible COVID-19 vaccines for all Americans. The resolution provides context about the pandemic's significant impact, noting that over one million Americans died and millions more experienced disruptions to their health and economic well-being. It emphasizes that COVID-19 vaccines, authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), have been crucial in reducing severe illness, hospitalizations, and deaths. The resolution highlights ongoing challenges in vaccine access, including socioeconomic disparities, geographic barriers, and the expiration of federal funding that previously guaranteed free vaccines. Additionally, it calls attention to the problem of misinformation undermining public confidence in vaccines and suggests that elected officials and public figures have a responsibility to support science-based policies and promote equitable access to medical resources. The ultimate goal is to ensure that every person in the United States can receive COVID-19 vaccines regardless of income, insurance status, or immigration status, thereby protecting public health and supporting economic recovery.

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