Vaccine Injury Compensation: Program Updates and COVID-19 Inclusion
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The bill has support from both parties, which is a good sign for its future. However, the proposed tax increase on vaccines could lead to some debate in Congress.
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The CDC is now required to review whether vaccines given to pregnant women (not just routine childhood shots) should be added to the compensation table, and must do so within 6 months instead of 2 years. This means pregnant women who get vaccines like RSV or COVID-19 shots could see faster decisions on whether injury claims are covered.
“by striking ``routine administration to children'' and inserting ``administration to children, adults, or pregnant women''”
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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The bill proposes significant reforms, including an increase in the number of special masters from eight to ten, an extension of the statute of limitations from three to five years, and an increase in awards for vaccine-related deaths and suffering to $600,000.
The Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act of 2026 (H.R. 9672) would update the VICP for the first time in decades, raising compensation caps to $600,000 and extending the claim filing deadline to five years to handle a massive backlog of cases.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act of 2026
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