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S. 732 (103rd)

Comprehensive Child Immunization Act of 1993

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Introduced

1 April 1993

Last action

3 December 1993 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Sponsors

Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. Riegle, Donald W., Jr. [D-MI], Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-24], Sen. Wellstone, Paul D. [D-MN], Sen. Metzenbaum, Howard M. [D-OH], Sen. Mikulski, Barbara A. [D-MD], Sen. Pell, Claiborne [D-RI], Rep. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND-At Large], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Rep. Harkin, Tom [D-IA-5], Sen. Wofford, Harris [D-PA], Rep. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT-2], Rep. Jeffords, James M. [R-VT-At Large], Sen. Kassebaum, Nancy Landon [R-KS], Rep. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [D-CO-3], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA], Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN], Rep. Gregg, Judd [R-NH-2], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Lieberman, Joseph I. [D-CT], Sen. Sarbanes, Paul S. [D-MD], Sen. Hatfield, Mark O. [R-OR], Sen. Bumpers, Dale [D-AR], Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6], Sen. Kohl, Herb [D-WI], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Hollings, Ernest F. [D-SC], Patty Murray, Sen. Bradley, Bill [D-NJ], Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH], Rep. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI-2], Sen. Danforth, John C. [R-MO], Rep. Cohen, William S. [R-ME-2], Sen. Moseley-Braun, Carol [D-IL], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]

Subjects

Healthcare, Transport

Source updated

3 June 2026

Healthcare · Transport

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Summary

Comprehensive Child Immunization Act of 1993 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to promulgate: (1) a list of vaccines that provide immunization against naturally occurring infectious diseases which are recommended for universal use in children; and (2) recommendations regarding the appropriate dosage and the ages of children at which each vaccine should be administered. Directs the Secretary to establish a national system to track the immunization status of children. Authorizes the Secretary to award grants to States to enable such States to establish and operate State immunization tracking registries, subject to specified conditions. Sets forth limitations on the use and disclosure of personally-identifiable information relating to a child who receives a recommended childhood vaccine or to the parent or guardian of such a child. Directs the Secretary to provide for the distribution without charge of such vaccines purchased by the Secretary under the Social Security Act to health care providers who serve children and meet other specified requirements. Permits a health care provider receiving such a vaccine to: (1) use it only for administration to children; and (2) impose a fee for the administration of the vaccine, but not for the vaccine itself, subject to specified limitations. Authorizes appropriations. Requires that funds made available for the purpose of strengthening the public health infrastructure and used in the delivery of childhood immunization services be used for activities consistent with a strategic plan that meets nationally established immunization goals developed by the State in consultation with representatives of health care providers, health centers, State agencies serving young children, and other entities involved in the prevention and control of vaccine-preventable illnesses. Revises the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program regarding: (1) addition of vaccines to the vaccine injury table; (2) the limitation of actions; (3) the extension of time for decision in proceedings on petitions for vaccine-related injuries or deaths; and (4) vaccine information materials (requiring a concise description of vaccine risks and benefits and a statement of Program availability).

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Timeline

  1. 1 April 1993

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 April 1993

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4316, S4319)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 April 1993

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 21 April 1993

    Committee

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Hearings held.

    Source: Committee

  5. 19 May 1993

    Reported

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Source: Committee

  6. 28 September 1993

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 214.

    Source: Calendars

  7. 28 September 1993

    Reported

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Kennedy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  8. 28 September 1993

    Reported

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Kennedy with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  9. 4 November 1993

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S15077-15084)

    Source: Floor

  10. 4 November 1993

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  11. 8 November 1993

    Floor

    Held at the desk.

    Source: Floor

  12. 8 November 1993

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  13. 8 November 1993

    Floor

    Received in the House.

    Source: Floor

  14. 19 November 1993

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  15. 3 December 1993

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Source: Committee

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