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Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2691| Senate 
| Updated: 8/10/2021
Jack Reed

Jack Reed

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (2)
Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Finance 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. 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.
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Timeline
Jul 21, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2347
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Aug 10, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Aug 10, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6282)
  • July 21, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2347
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • August 10, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 10, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6282)

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2347: Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021
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

Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-2691| Senate 
| Updated: 8/10/2021
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. 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.
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Timeline
Jul 21, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2347
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Aug 10, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Aug 10, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6282)
  • July 21, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2347
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • August 10, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • August 10, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6282)
Jack Reed

Jack Reed

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (2)
Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2347: 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