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Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2347| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2021
Kim Schrier

Kim Schrier

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (45)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)John A. Yarmuth (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)David B. McKinley (Republican)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Nancy Mace (Republican)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)John Joyce (Republican)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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 and temporarily provides for additional payments to incentivize provider participation. The Government Accountability Office must report on the related effects of the bill's changes. The bill also expands coverage under Medicaid and CHIP to include vaccine counseling and educational services for children and temporarily requires payments to be made at a rate that is no less than the rate under Medicare for equivalent services. 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.
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Timeline
Apr 1, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 1, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 15, 2021
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Jul 15, 2021
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 21, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 21, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Aug 10, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2691
Introduced in Senate
  • April 1, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 1, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 2, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 15, 2021
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .


  • July 15, 2021
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 21, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 21, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • August 10, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2691
    Introduced in Senate

Health

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  • S 117-2691: Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021
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Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2347| House 
| Updated: 7/21/2021
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 and temporarily provides for additional payments to incentivize provider participation. The Government Accountability Office must report on the related effects of the bill's changes. The bill also expands coverage under Medicaid and CHIP to include vaccine counseling and educational services for children and temporarily requires payments to be made at a rate that is no less than the rate under Medicare for equivalent services. 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.
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Timeline
Apr 1, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 1, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 15, 2021
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Jul 15, 2021
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 21, 2021
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 21, 2021
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Aug 10, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-2691
Introduced in Senate
  • April 1, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 1, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 2, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • July 15, 2021
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .


  • July 15, 2021
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • July 21, 2021
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 21, 2021
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • August 10, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-2691
    Introduced in Senate
Kim Schrier

Kim Schrier

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (45)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)John A. Yarmuth (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)David B. McKinley (Republican)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Nancy Mace (Republican)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)John Joyce (Republican)Kathy Castor (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-2691: Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child healthCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsImmunology and vaccinationIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidMedical researchMinority healthPoverty and welfare assistanceState and local finance