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Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 28, 2021Health
H.R. 550

Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary passed house (Nov 30, 2021)

Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2021

This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take actions to improve data sharing and other aspects of immunization information systems. These are confidential, population-based databases that maintain a record of vaccine administrations.

Specifically, HHS must

  • develop a strategy and plan to improve these systems, including systems supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;
  • designate data and technology standards for use in these systems; and
  • award grants to health departments and other government agencies to improve their systems.

As a condition of receiving the grants, recipients must use the designated standards. However, HHS may waive this condition in some circumstances.

HHS must also report to Congress on these activities.

What just happenedDec 1, 2021

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2](D-NH)Sponsor
14 cosponsors10 D4 R
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  1. Dec 1, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  2. Nov 30, 2021FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Nov 30, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 294 - 130 (Roll no. 388). (text: CR H6684-6685)

  4. Nov 30, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 294 - 130 (Roll no. 388).(text: CR H6684-6685)

  5. Nov 30, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6698-6699)

  6. Nov 30, 2021FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  7. Nov 30, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 550.

  8. Nov 30, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6684-6687)

  9. Nov 30, 2021FloorH30300

    Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Nov 30, 2021CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 128.

  11. Nov 30, 2021CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-178.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  12. Nov 30, 2021Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-178.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  13. Jul 21, 2021Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  14. Jul 21, 2021Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  15. Jul 15, 2021Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Health Subcommittee
  16. Jul 15, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Health Subcommittee
  17. Feb 5, 2021IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H393)

  18. Feb 2, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  19. Jan 28, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  20. Jan 28, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. Jan 28, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseNov 30, 202153

Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2021

This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take actions to improve data sharing and other aspects of immunization information systems. These are confidential, population-based databases that maintain a record of vaccine administrations.

Specifically, HHS must

  • develop a strategy and plan to improve these systems, including systems supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;
  • designate data and technology standards for use in these systems; and
  • award grants to health departments and other government agencies to improve their systems.

As a condition of receiving the grants, recipients must use the designated standards. However, HHS may waive this condition in some circumstances.

HHS must also report to Congress on these activities.

Introduced in HouseJan 28, 2021

Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2021

This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take actions to improve data sharing and other aspects of immunization information systems. These are confidential, population-based databases that maintain a record of vaccine administrations.

Specifically, HHS must

  • develop a strategy and plan to improve these systems, including systems supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;
  • designate data and technology standards for use in these systems; and
  • award grants to health departments and other government agencies to improve their systems.

As a condition of receiving the grants, recipients must use the designated standards. However, HHS may waive this condition in some circumstances.

HHS must also report to Congress on these activities.

Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2021 — Informed