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S. 2691 117th Congress Senate

Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021

Official title: A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure adequate access to vaccines under the Medicaid program and the Vaccines for Children program, and for other purposes.

Introduced: August 10, 2021 Introduced by: Jack Reed Democratic · Rhode Island See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6282)
Aug 10, 2021
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 Latest action August 10, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6282)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021

This bill modifies vaccination programs and coverage for children under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

Specifically, the bill expands and otherwise modifies the Vaccines for Children Program, which provides free vaccinations to individuals 18 years of age or younger who are uninsured or underinsured (i.e., with limited or no insurance for vaccines), are eligible for Medicaid, or are American Indians or Alaskan Natives. The bill expands the program to include children enrolled in CHIP. The Government Accountability Office must report on the related effects of the bill's changes.

The bill also expands coverage under Medicaid to include vaccine counseling and educational services for children. It also temporarily increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for states that conduct culturally appropriate outreach regarding the benefits of vaccinations for children.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2347 Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021
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Capito, Shelley Moore
West Virginia · Aug 10, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2691: Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2691/
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"S. 2691: Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-2691/.
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