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Comprehensive Child Immunization Act of 1993

Introduced: April 1, 1993 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 3, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Nov 19, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Nov 8, 1993
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 8, 1993
Held at the desk.
Nov 8, 1993
Received in the House.
Nov 4, 1993
Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S15077-15084)
Nov 4, 1993
Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Nov 4, 1993
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
Nov 4, 1993
The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Voice Vote.
Sep 28, 1993
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 214.
Sep 28, 1993
Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Kennedy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
May 19, 1993
Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Apr 21, 1993
Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Hearings held.
Apr 1, 1993
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.
Apr 1, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4316, S4319)
Apr 1, 1993
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Comprehensive Child Immunization Act of 1993 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to promulgate: (1) a list of vaccines that provide immunization against naturally occurring infectious diseases which are recommended for universal use in children; and (2) recommendations regarding the appropriate dosage and the ages of children at which each vaccine should be administered.

Directs the Secretary to establish a national system to track the immunization status of children. Authorizes the Secretary to award grants to States to enable such States to establish and operate State immunization tracking registries, subject to specified conditions.

Sets forth limitations on the use and disclosure of personally-identifiable information relating to a child who receives a recommended childhood vaccine or to the parent or guardian of such a child.

Directs the Secretary to provide for the distribution without charge of such vaccines purchased by the Secretary under the Social Security Act to health care providers who serve children and meet other specified requirements.

Permits a health care provider receiving such a vaccine to: (1) use it only for administration to children; and (2) impose a fee for the administration of the vaccine, but not for the vaccine itself, subject to specified limitations.

Authorizes appropriations.

Requires that funds made available for the purpose of strengthening the public health infrastructure and used in the delivery of childhood immunization services be used for activities consistent with a strategic plan that meets nationally established immunization goals developed by the State in consultation with representatives of health care providers, health centers, State agencies serving young children, and other entities involved in the prevention and control of vaccine-preventable illnesses.

Revises the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program regarding:

(1) addition of vaccines to the vaccine injury table; (2) the limitation of actions; (3) the extension of time for decision in proceedings on petitions for vaccine-related injuries or deaths; and (4) vaccine information materials (requiring a concise description of vaccine risks and benefits and a statement of Program availability).

What's happening now December 3, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1