Justice for Vaccine Victims Act of 2022

12/29/2022, 10:18 PM

Justice for Vaccine Victims Act of 2022

This bill terminates the COVID-19 emergency and requires an investigation into adverse events associated with a COVID-19 vaccination. The bill also repeals federal income tax deductions for certain state, local, and foreign taxes paid by an individual.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must terminate the COVID-19 emergency within three months of the bill's enactment. The bill also removes, within three months of that termination, liability protections that apply to the administration or use of certain medical countermeasures (e.g., vaccines) during the public health emergency.

Additionally, the HHS Office of Inspector General must investigate adverse events associated with a COVID-19 vaccine that are reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System. In carrying out the investigation, the office must ask specified questions of (1) each individual (or the individual's survivors) who reported an adverse event, (2) each manufacturer of a COVID-19 vaccine distributed in the United States, and (3) a sample of health care providers. The office must report its findings and recommendations, and the report must include, among other matters, transcripts of all interviews with individuals, manufacturers, and health care providers. The office must also report on the costs of carrying out this investigation.

Bill 117 hr 7308, also known as the Justice for Vaccine Victims Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide compensation and support for individuals who have experienced adverse reactions to vaccines.

The bill establishes a Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, which would provide financial assistance to individuals who have been injured by vaccines. This program would be funded by a small fee on each vaccine dose administered in the United States.

In order to be eligible for compensation under this program, individuals would need to demonstrate that they have experienced a serious adverse reaction to a vaccine. The bill also includes provisions for the establishment of a Vaccine Injury Compensation Board, which would review and adjudicate claims for compensation. Overall, the Justice for Vaccine Victims Act of 2022 aims to provide support and assistance to individuals who have been harmed by vaccines, while also ensuring that the vaccine supply in the United States remains safe and effective.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 7308

Introduced on
2022-03-31

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

3/31/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Justice for Vaccine Victims Act of 2022

This bill terminates the COVID-19 emergency and requires an investigation into adverse events associated with a COVID-19 vaccination. The bill also repeals federal income tax deductions for certain state, local, and foreign taxes paid by an individual.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must terminate the COVID-19 emergency within three months of the bill's enactment. The bill also removes, within three months of that termination, liability protections that apply to the administration or use of certain medical countermeasures (e.g., vaccines) during the public health emergency.

Additionally, the HHS Office of Inspector General must investigate adverse events associated with a COVID-19 vaccine that are reported to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System. In carrying out the investigation, the office must ask specified questions of (1) each individual (or the individual's survivors) who reported an adverse event, (2) each manufacturer of a COVID-19 vaccine distributed in the United States, and (3) a sample of health care providers. The office must report its findings and recommendations, and the report must include, among other matters, transcripts of all interviews with individuals, manufacturers, and health care providers. The office must also report on the costs of carrying out this investigation.

Bill 117 hr 7308, also known as the Justice for Vaccine Victims Act of 2022, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide compensation and support for individuals who have experienced adverse reactions to vaccines.

The bill establishes a Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, which would provide financial assistance to individuals who have been injured by vaccines. This program would be funded by a small fee on each vaccine dose administered in the United States.

In order to be eligible for compensation under this program, individuals would need to demonstrate that they have experienced a serious adverse reaction to a vaccine. The bill also includes provisions for the establishment of a Vaccine Injury Compensation Board, which would review and adjudicate claims for compensation. Overall, the Justice for Vaccine Victims Act of 2022 aims to provide support and assistance to individuals who have been harmed by vaccines, while also ensuring that the vaccine supply in the United States remains safe and effective.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo direct the Inspector General of the Department of Health and Human Services to investigate and report on the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Health

Potential Impact
Allergies
Business records
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Civil actions and liability
Congressional oversight
Consumer affairs
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Evidence and witnesses
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Health facilities and institutions
Health information and medical records
Health personnel
Health technology, devices, supplies
Immunology and vaccination
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Manufacturing
Product safety and quality

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Latest Summary7/24/2022

Justice for Vaccine Victims Act of 2022

This bill terminates the COVID-19 emergency and requires an investigation into adverse events associated with a COVID-19 vaccination. The bill also repeals federal income tax deducti...


Latest Action4/5/2022
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4158)