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Vaccine INFO Act

12/30/2022, 5:32 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3742

The Vaccine Information for Our Children and Educators (INFO) Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 3742, was introduced in the US Congress with the aim of providing accurate and up-to-date information about vaccines to parents, educators, and the general public. The bill seeks to ensure that individuals have access to reliable information regarding the safety and efficacy of vaccines, as well as the importance of vaccination in preventing the spread of infectious diseases.

Specifically, the Vaccine INFO Act would require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop and maintain a comprehensive website that contains information on vaccines, including their benefits, risks, and recommended schedules. This website would also include resources for parents and educators on how to make informed decisions about vaccination for themselves and their children.

Additionally, the bill would mandate that the CDC collaborate with state and local health departments to disseminate this information through various channels, such as social media, public service announcements, and educational materials. The goal is to increase awareness and understanding of vaccines and their role in protecting public health. Overall, the Vaccine INFO Act aims to promote transparency and education surrounding vaccines, in order to combat misinformation and increase vaccination rates. By providing accurate and accessible information, the bill seeks to empower individuals to make informed decisions about their health and the health of their communities.

Congressional Summary of HR 3742

Vaccine Information for Nursing Facility Operators Act or the Vaccine INFO Act

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to revise specified regulations that govern infection prevention and control programs in Medicare skilled nursing facilities and Medicaid nursing facilities to ensure that facilities provide their staff with specified information about certain immunizations.

For each immunization recommended for health care personnel by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, facilities must provide their staff with information about the benefits and potential side effects of each immunization.

Additional requirements apply based on whether or not a facility offers any of the recommended immunizations to its staff. Facilities that offer such immunizations must provide the information to staff before offering the immunization. Facilities that do not offer such immunizations must also provide information to staff about the availability and costs of the immunizations.

Current Status of Bill HR 3742

Bill HR 3742 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 8, 2021. Bill HR 3742 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 8, 2021.  Bill HR 3742's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. as of July 21, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3742

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3742

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health care coverage and access
- Health facilities and institutions
- Health information and medical records
- Health personnel
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Immunology and vaccination
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3742

Vaccine INFO Act
To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue revised regulations to require the dissemination of information on ACIP recommended immunizations to staff of nursing facilities.
Vaccine INFO Act
Vaccine Information for Nursing Facility Operators Act

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