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H.R.8447

Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act of 2026

Introduced·4/22/26

Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act of 2026 aims to enhance influenza preparedness and response.

The Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act of 2026 aims to bolster the nation's defenses against seasonal and pandemic influenza. It establishes a national goal to develop a universal influenza vaccine within 10 years. The bill also sets a target to deliver the first doses of influenza vaccine within 12 weeks of identifying a pandemic strain. It mandates the creation of public-private partnerships to strengthen the domestic vaccine supply chain and improve vaccine confidence.

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History

Apr 22

House

Introduced in House

Apr 22

House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.