VACCINES Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 19, 2021)
Veterans' Access to Care Concerning Inoculations Needed in Emergency Situations Act or the VACCINES Act
This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to furnish specified care during a public health emergency declared by a federal authority. Specifically, during such emergency, the VA must furnish to veterans (1) diagnostic products to detect the disease relating to the emergency, and (2) vaccinations for such disease.
The VA may not require any copayment or other cost sharing for any diagnostic product or vaccine furnished under this bill.
Additionally, the VA must conduct outreach to ensure that veterans are aware of the diagnostic products and vaccines available during the public health emergency.
What just happenedSep 7, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJul 19, 2021
- Sep 7, 2021Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Jul 19, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans' Affairs Committee - Jul 19, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 19, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House