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MS HC50

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/1/2023

Primary Sponsor

Rob Roberson

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Origin

House of Representatives

2023 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to include new RSV immunization technologies (vaccines and monoclonal antibodies) in the federal Vaccines for Children (VFC) program
  • Identifies RSV as the leading cause of hospitalization among infants in the United States and the most common cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in children under one year old
  • Notes that monoclonal antibodies for RSV show promise for preventative protection against the virus
  • Specifies inclusion in VFC program should occur if the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends and the CDC Director approves such technologies
  • Directs copies be sent to CDC Director Rochelle Walensky, CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra, and the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Respiratory syncytial virus; urge CDC to include in the Vaccines for Children program.

Last Action

Died In Committee

4/1/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules3/23/2023
Rules3/20/2023

Full Bill Text

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