Improve the administration and oversight of the federal vaccines for children program.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2026?
The Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2026, known as H.R. 8425, has been in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce since April 20, 2026. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills never receive a committee vote and die in this stage. It is unclear if this proposal will advance because committee inaction is the most common way legislation ends.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2026 (H.R. 8425 (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. 10096 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 10096 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Kim Schrier (D-WA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.