H.R. 1978 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021
H.R. 1978 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Mar 17, 2021, sponsored by Ann M. Kuster with 54 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 17, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 54
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021 This bill specifies that certain deductible, coinsurance, initial coverage limit, and cost-sharing requirements that apply under the Medicare prescription drug benefit shall not apply with respect to vaccines that are recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ann M. Kuster (D-NH). Co-sponsors: 37 Democrats, 17 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 17, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote . (Jul 15, 2021)
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