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H.R. 1978 (117th)

Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2021

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Introduced

17 March 2021

Last action

15 July 2021 · Committee

Status

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

Sponsors

Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2], Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8], Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Lawson, Al, Jr. [D-FL-5], Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE], Rep. Matsui, Doris O. [D-CA-7], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Suozzi, Thomas R. [D-NY-3], Rep. Underwood, Lauren [D-IL-14], Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Rep. Houlahan, Chrissy [D-PA-6], Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2], Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24], Marie Newman, Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2], Rep. Long, Billy [R-MO-7], Rep. Trone, David J. [D-MD-6], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Hudson, Richard [R-NC-8], Rep. McKinley, David B. [R-WV-1], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1], Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20], Rep. Schrier, Kim [D-WA-8], Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1], Sen. Mullin, Markwayne [R-OK], Rep. Kinzinger, Adam [R-IL-16], Rep. Schrader, Kurt [D-OR-5], Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Rep. Ruiz, Raul [D-CA-25], Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33], Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3], Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4], Jake LaTurner, Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Buchanan, Vern [R-FL-16], Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14], Rep. Boyle, Brendan F. [D-PA-2]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

5 December 2025

Healthcare

Summary

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. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must provide to Medicare beneficiaries specified information regarding (1) coverage of vaccines for seniors, and (2) access to recommended vaccines without cost-sharing.

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Timeline

  1. 17 March 2021

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  2. 17 March 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 March 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 March 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 18 March 2021

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  6. 15 July 2021

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

    Source: Committee

  7. 15 July 2021

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

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