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Formalizing Vaccine Expert Panel and Ensuring Science-Based Health Decisions.

This Act formally establishes and strengthens the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), the expert body that issues vaccine recommendations in the U.S. It ensures that decisions affecting mandatory insurance coverage for vaccines and the Vaccines for Children Program are strictly based on the preponderance of the best available scientific evidence. The law also mandates public transparency if health officials choose to override expert recommendations.
Key points
Legally codifies the ACIP, ensuring stability and independence for the expert panel advising on national immunization policy.
Requires all vaccine recommendations (which dictate insurance coverage) to be based on overwhelming, peer-reviewed scientific evidence.
Increases transparency: If the CDC Director rejects an expert recommendation, they must publish a detailed scientific explanation and notify Congress within 48 hours.
Strengthens scientific requirements for modifying the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program table, demanding a preponderance of scientific evidence for any change.
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Print number: 119_S_3323
Sponsor: Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]
Process start date: 2025-12-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Family Vaccine Protection Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3323.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Legally codifies the ACIP, ensuring stability and independence for the expert panel advising on national immunization policy.
  • Requires all vaccine recommendations (which dictate insurance coverage) to be based on overwhelming, peer-reviewed scientific evidence.
  • Increases transparency: If the CDC Director rejects an expert recommendation, they must publish a detailed scientific explanation and notify Congress within 48 hours.
  • Strengthens scientific requirements for modifying the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program table, demanding a preponderance of scientific evidence for any change.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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