H.R. 1276 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Strengthening and Amplifying Vaccination Efforts to Locally Immunize All Veterans and Every Spouse Act
H.R. 1276 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Feb 24, 2021, sponsored by Mark Takano with 54 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Feb 24, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 54
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 117-4
What it does
Strengthening and Amplifying Vaccination Efforts to Locally Immunize All Veterans and Every Spouse Act or the SAVE LIVES Act This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish a COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccine to covered individuals during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mark Takano (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 30 Democrats, 24 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 24, 2021
- Passed the HouseMar 9, 2021
- Passed the SenateMar 17, 2021
- Sent to the PresidentMar 23, 2021
- Became lawMar 24, 2021
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jun 16, 2021)
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