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Ending Liability Shield for Vaccine Makers and COVID-19 Vaccine Protection.

This bill removes the federal liability shield for vaccine manufacturers and administrators, allowing citizens to sue them directly in state or federal court for vaccine-related injuries or death. It fundamentally changes the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (NVICP) by eliminating the requirement to first seek compensation through the federal system. Crucially, the bill explicitly excludes COVID-19 vaccines from liability protection, immediately exposing their manufacturers to civil lawsuits.
Key points
Citizens gain the right to sue vaccine manufacturers and administrators directly in court for vaccine-related injuries or death.
The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (NVICP) is restructured, removing time limits and the mandatory election between the program and civil court.
Manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccines specifically lose all existing legal protection against civil liability for damages caused by their products.
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Print number: 118_HR_9828
Sponsor: Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9]
Process start date: 2024-09-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

End the Vaccine Carveout Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9828.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-09-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Citizens gain the right to sue vaccine manufacturers and administrators directly in court for vaccine-related injuries or death.
  • The National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (NVICP) is restructured, removing time limits and the mandatory election between the program and civil court.
  • Manufacturers of COVID-19 vaccines specifically lose all existing legal protection against civil liability for damages caused by their products.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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