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Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3655| House 
| Updated: 9/21/2022
Lloyd Doggett

Lloyd Doggett

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (9)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Fred Upton (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act of 2021 This bill increases the compensation available under the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program for vaccine-related deaths and injuries and otherwise modifies the program. This program provides compensation through a no-fault alternative to litigation for injuries and deaths caused by certain vaccines. Specifically, the bill increases the compensation for a vaccine-related death and the maximum compensation for pain, suffering, and emotional distress from a vaccine-related injury from $250,000 to $600,000. It annually adjusts these amounts based on a consumer price index. In addition, the bill extends from 36 months to five years the period of time after the onset of symptoms of a vaccine injury during which an individual may file a claim for compensation. Furthermore, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must update the Vaccine Injury Table, which lists and explains injuries and conditions that are presumed to be caused by vaccines, within six months of recommending a vaccine for routine administration to children, adults, or pregnant women. Current law requires the CDC to update the table within two years of recommending a vaccine for routine administration to children.
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Timeline
Jun 1, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 1, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 14, 2022
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 14, 2022
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Sep 21, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 21, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  • June 1, 2021
    Introduced in House


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


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


  • September 14, 2022
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 14, 2022
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .


  • September 21, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 21, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Health

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Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-3655| House 
| Updated: 9/21/2022
Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act of 2021 This bill increases the compensation available under the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program for vaccine-related deaths and injuries and otherwise modifies the program. This program provides compensation through a no-fault alternative to litigation for injuries and deaths caused by certain vaccines. Specifically, the bill increases the compensation for a vaccine-related death and the maximum compensation for pain, suffering, and emotional distress from a vaccine-related injury from $250,000 to $600,000. It annually adjusts these amounts based on a consumer price index. In addition, the bill extends from 36 months to five years the period of time after the onset of symptoms of a vaccine injury during which an individual may file a claim for compensation. Furthermore, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) must update the Vaccine Injury Table, which lists and explains injuries and conditions that are presumed to be caused by vaccines, within six months of recommending a vaccine for routine administration to children, adults, or pregnant women. Current law requires the CDC to update the table within two years of recommending a vaccine for routine administration to children.
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Timeline
Jun 1, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 1, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jun 2, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 14, 2022
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 14, 2022
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Sep 21, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 21, 2022
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
  • June 1, 2021
    Introduced in House


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


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


  • September 14, 2022
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 14, 2022
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .


  • September 21, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • September 21, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Lloyd Doggett

Lloyd Doggett

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (9)
Chris Pappas (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)Fred Upton (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Civil actions and liabilityGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment liabilityHealth care qualityImmunology and vaccinationJudicial procedure and administrationProduct safety and qualitySpecialized courts