Justice for Vaccine Victims Act: VAERS Investigation and End of Emergency
This act directs the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to investigate the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS) regarding COVID-19 vaccines. The act requires determinations on whether adverse event data is being hidden and recommendations on the system's reliability. Additionally, the act mandates the termination of the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration, which removes immunity from liability for vaccine manufacturers.
Key points
Mandates an investigation into VAERS for COVID-19 vaccines, including interviews with reporting individuals, manufacturers, and healthcare providers.
Requires a report containing a list of reported deaths and injuries, interview transcripts, and determinations regarding data concealment or causal links between vaccines and adverse events.
Terminates the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration within 3 months of enactment, ending liability protection for vaccine manufacturers (with a 3-month transition period).
Authorizes $100 million for the investigation, funded by amendments to state and local tax deduction rules.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7308
Sponsor: Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14]
Process start date: 2022-03-31