Indemnity for Participants in the Swine Flu Inoculation Program Act

Summary

Indemnity for Participants in the Swine Flu Innoculation Program Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to make the United States liable for claims for personal injury or death resulting from the administration of vaccine under the national swine flu innoculation program where such claims are based upon the act or omission of a program participant (except in cases of negligence). Establishes procedures for bringing such actions. Makes the remedy accorded by this Act the exclusive legal remedy. Requires the Attorney General to defend any civil action or proceeding against any employee of the Government or program participant brought under this Act. Requires the Attorney General to certify that the claim arises under this Act prior to designating such action an action against the United States.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 10 August 1976

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