Family Vaccine Protection Act
Congress Moves to Lock In CDC Vaccine Panel and Require Public Reasons When Leaders Disagree
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Makes the federal vaccine advice panel a permanent part of law, instead of relying on agency practice.
- Says the panel’s vaccine recommendations must be based on the best available peer-reviewed science.
- Requires the CDC Director to adopt the panel’s recommendations unless the Director publicly explains why not.
- If CDC or Health and Human Services goes against the panel on vaccine use or coverage, they must publish why and notify Congress within 48 hours.
- Adds a science-based standard for changes to the vaccine injury compensation table, including removing a vaccine or updating covered injuries.
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Milestones
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Announcement of S.3323, describing requirements to codify ACIP, emphasize peer‑reviewed science, and require public justification/notifications if CDC/HHS departs from ACIP vaccine recommendations.
Heinrich, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Scientific Standards & Safeguard ACIP Vaccine Committee
Press release summarizing the Family Vaccine Protection Act’s main mechanisms: codifying ACIP, setting guardrails for CDC/HHS actions, and requiring explanations grounded in peer‑reviewed science.
Alsobrooks, Van Hollen Join Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Protect Scientific Standards, Safeguard ACIP Vaccine Committee
Release outlining how the bill would codify ACIP processes, protect vaccine coverage links to ACIP recommendations, and require publication of scientific rationale if HHS/CDC departs from ACIP.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Family Vaccine Protection Act
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