S. 3323 · In committee · Health

Family Vaccine Protection Act

What it does

Establish statutory authority for the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and define its membership, procedures, and responsibilities for vaccine recommendations.
Require the CDC to adopt any ACIP vaccine recommendation unless the CDC determines it is not supported by a preponderance of the best available scientific evidence.
Require HHS or CDC to publish the scientific basis and notify Congress when taking action contrary to an ACIP recommendation.
Condition removal of vaccines from the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) on supportive scientific evidence.

Official summary

Family Vaccine Protection Act This bill provides statutory authority for the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and establishes related requirements. The bill also conditions the removal of a vaccine from the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) on supportive scientific evidence. The ACIP provides advice and recommendations to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the use of vaccines and immunization strategies in the United States. Currently, the ACIP is governed by a charter. The bill establishes statutory requirements for the ACIP’s membership, procedures, and responsibilities for providing guidance and recommendations on the use of vaccines, including newly authorized vaccines and vaccines in response to public health emergencies. Also, currently, the CDC reviews and decides whether to adopt the ACIP’s recommendations. The bill requires (1) the CDC to adopt any ACIP recommendation unless the CDC determines it is not supported by a preponderance of the best available scientific evidence, and (2) the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) or the CDC, as applicable, to publish the scientific basis and notify Congress of…

Latest action

Mar 19, 2026: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Hearings held.

Committee: Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions