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HR 4506 117th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Emergency medical services and trauma care Health care costs and insurance Health promotion and preventive care Immunology and vaccination Medical tests and diagnostic methods Veterans' medical care

VACCINES Act

Introduced: July 19, 2021 Introduced by: Amodei, Mark E. Republican · Nevada See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 7, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 19, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jul 19, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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's happening now September 7, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1