HR 7971
116th Congress
House
Health
Advisory bodies
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Department of Health and Human Services
Drug safety, medical device, and laboratory regulation
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Government information and archives
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Licensing and registrations
Medical research
Public participation and lobbying
EVALUATE Act
Introduced: August 7, 2020
Introduced by:
Krishnamoorthi, Raja
Democratic
· Illinois
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 7, 2020
Introduced in House
Aug 7, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Plain-English summary
Expeditious Vaccine Advice with Legitimate, Unbiased, Apolitical, and Technical Expertise Act or the EVALUATE Act
This bill requires the Food and Drug Administration, before licensing or authorizing any COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccine, to receive advisory committee recommendations concerning the vaccine's safety and effectiveness.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Committees of jurisdiction
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