Bill > S2483

This bill addresses the membership of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), a key federal advisory group that provides recommendations on vaccine use. The bill establishes that members of ACIP can only be terminated "for cause," which is specifically defined as removal due to inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office. If a member is terminated, the Secretary of Health and Human Services must provide a written justification to congressional committees within one day and make this justification publicly available. For federal employees serving on ACIP, termination from the committee does not affect their broader federal employment status. The bill also requires the immediate reinstatement of ACIP members to their positions as they existed on June 8, 2025, allowing them to complete their original terms. Furthermore, for any future vacancies on the committee, new members must be appointed from a pool of individuals recommended by the Comptroller General of the United States. This legislation appears aimed at protecting the independence and continuity of the ACIP, ensuring its members can serve without arbitrary dismissal and maintaining the committee's expertise and institutional knowledge.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2483/all-info