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Vaccine Access Improvement Act of 2021
12/30/2022, 9:29 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3656
Bill 117 HR 3656, also known as the Vaccine Access Improvement Act of 2021, aims to improve access to vaccines for all Americans. The bill focuses on increasing funding for vaccine distribution, ensuring that vaccines are readily available in underserved communities, and promoting education and awareness about the importance of vaccination.
One key aspect of the bill is the allocation of funds to support the distribution of vaccines to rural and low-income areas. This includes funding for mobile vaccination clinics, outreach programs, and partnerships with community health centers to ensure that all individuals have access to vaccines, regardless of their location or socioeconomic status.
Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of education and awareness about vaccines. It includes provisions for public health campaigns to dispel misinformation about vaccines and promote the benefits of vaccination. The bill also supports research on vaccine hesitancy and strategies to increase vaccination rates among all populations. Overall, the Vaccine Access Improvement Act of 2021 is a comprehensive effort to improve access to vaccines for all Americans. By increasing funding for distribution, promoting education and awareness, and addressing vaccine hesitancy, the bill aims to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to protect themselves and their communities from preventable diseases.
One key aspect of the bill is the allocation of funds to support the distribution of vaccines to rural and low-income areas. This includes funding for mobile vaccination clinics, outreach programs, and partnerships with community health centers to ensure that all individuals have access to vaccines, regardless of their location or socioeconomic status.
Additionally, the bill emphasizes the importance of education and awareness about vaccines. It includes provisions for public health campaigns to dispel misinformation about vaccines and promote the benefits of vaccination. The bill also supports research on vaccine hesitancy and strategies to increase vaccination rates among all populations. Overall, the Vaccine Access Improvement Act of 2021 is a comprehensive effort to improve access to vaccines for all Americans. By increasing funding for distribution, promoting education and awareness, and addressing vaccine hesitancy, the bill aims to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to protect themselves and their communities from preventable diseases.
Congressional Summary of HR 3656
Vaccine Access Improvement Act of 2021
This bill modifies the excise tax on certain vaccines to (1) automatically impose the tax on vaccines that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) adds to the Vaccine Injury Table, and (2) require HHS to notify the Department of the Treasury and Congress when new vaccines are added to the table. (The excise tax funds the National Vaccine Injury Program, which compensates people who have been injured by vaccines listed on the table.)
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Current Status of Bill HR 3656
Bill HR 3656 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 1, 2021. Bill HR 3656 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 1, 2021. Bill HR 3656's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of June 1, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3656
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
24Democrat Cosponsors
16Republican Cosponsors
8Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3656
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationPotential Impact Areas
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Immunology and vaccination
- Sales and excise taxes
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3656
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide authority to add additional vaccines to the list of taxable vaccines.
Vaccine Access Improvement Act of 2021
Vaccine Access Improvement Act of 2021
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3656
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