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Federal Investment in Grants for Health Transportation and Flu-vaccination Local Units Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7465| House 
| Updated: 2/10/2026
Josh Gottheimer

Josh Gottheimer

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend the Public Health Service Act by directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration program . The primary goal of this program is to award grants to states to significantly improve the provision of recommended immunizations for children, adolescents, and adults. States receiving these grants would utilize the funds to establish or expand mobile vaccination units within their jurisdictions. These funds are also intended to cover the associated costs, including the acquisition of necessary vehicles, equipment, and vaccines to operate the mobile units effectively. The Secretary is mandated to submit a report to Congress by September 30, 2027, detailing the program's effectiveness and offering recommendations on its potential continuation and expansion. This initiative seeks to enhance immunization access and delivery across various age groups through innovative mobile health solutions.
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Timeline
Feb 10, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 10, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • February 10, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 10, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

Federal Investment in Grants for Health Transportation and Flu-vaccination Local Units Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-7465| House 
| Updated: 2/10/2026
This bill proposes to amend the Public Health Service Act by directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a demonstration program . The primary goal of this program is to award grants to states to significantly improve the provision of recommended immunizations for children, adolescents, and adults. States receiving these grants would utilize the funds to establish or expand mobile vaccination units within their jurisdictions. These funds are also intended to cover the associated costs, including the acquisition of necessary vehicles, equipment, and vaccines to operate the mobile units effectively. The Secretary is mandated to submit a report to Congress by September 30, 2027, detailing the program's effectiveness and offering recommendations on its potential continuation and expansion. This initiative seeks to enhance immunization access and delivery across various age groups through innovative mobile health solutions.
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Timeline
Feb 10, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 10, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • February 10, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 10, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Josh Gottheimer

Josh Gottheimer

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (1)
Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted