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- H.R.2862
H.R.2862: VACCINES Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 21, 2019
- Latest Major Action May 22, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
30 (20 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 21, 2019
When this bill was on the Most Viewed List on Congress.gov
| Week Ending | Rank |
|---|---|
| May 25, 2019 | 10th |
Bill Summary
Vaccine Awareness Campaign to Champion Immunization Nationally and Enhance Safety Act of 2019 or the VACCINES Act of 2019 This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to take a series of actions relating to vaccination rates and awareness. Specifically, the CDC must (1) develop a national surveillance system to monitor vaccination rates, and (2) conduct a national campaign to increase awareness of the importance of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 22, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| May 21, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| May 21, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Kim Schrier (D-Wash.) |