H.R. 2862 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
VACCINES Act of 2019
H.R. 2862 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on May 21, 2019, sponsored by Kim Schrier with 30 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 21, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 30
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Vaccine Awareness Campaign to Champion Immunization Nationally and Enhance Safety Act of 2019 or the VACCINES Act of 2019 This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to take a series of actions relating to vaccination rates and awareness.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kim Schrier (D-WA). Co-sponsors: 20 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 21, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (May 22, 2019)
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- S. 1379: Pandemic and All-Hazards Preparedness and Advancing Innovation Act of 2019
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- H.R. 3253: Sustaining Excellence in Medicaid Act of 2019
- H.R. 776: Emergency Medical Services for Children Program Reauthorization Act of 2019
- H.R. 1058: Autism Collaboration, Accountability, Research, Education, and Support Act of 2019
- H.R. 6074: Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020
- H.R. 6201: Families First Coronavirus Response Act
- S. 1130: Scarlett's Sunshine on Sudden Unexpected Death Act
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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