Improve the national response to seasonal and pandemic flu outbreaks by strengthening vaccine production and distribution systems.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act of 2026?
The Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act of 2026 remains in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the House Committee on the Budget as of April 21, 2026. These committees must hold a vote to advance the bill, but most legislation fails to receive such a vote and expires in committee. This proposal faces the same hurdle as the previous version from 2023, which did not progress beyond the subcommittee stage.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act of 2026 (H.R. 8447 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 5846 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5846 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Rick Larsen (D-WA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.