Bills · HR 4388
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 4388Health
PREP Repeal Act
INTRO JUL 15· LAST ACTION JUL 15
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill is significant because it would fundamentally change who is responsible when medical products used during a public health crisis cause harm. If it becomes law, it would remove the legal shield that currently protects pharmaceutical companies and others from being sued for injuries related to these products. This means individuals who believe they were harmed would have a clearer path to seek justice and compensation through the courts, which is currently very difficult or impossible under the PREP Act.
However, repealing this protection could also impact the speed and willingness of companies to develop and distribute emergency medical supplies during future pandemics or health crises, as they would face increased legal risk. Voters should care because it balances individual rights to seek redress for harm against the potential need for rapid deployment of medical solutions during emergencies.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Repeals sections 319F-3 and 319F-4 of the Public Health Service Act, which provide liability immunity for covered countermeasures during public health emergencies.
This eliminates the special legal protection for manufacturers, distributors, and others, allowing individuals to sue for harm.
PROVISION 02
Rescinds any leftover money in the Covered Countermeasure Process Fund.
This fund was designed to help compensate people injured by these countermeasures, and its rescission eliminates that existing, albeit limited, compensation pathway.
PROVISION 03
Specifies that the repeal applies to all lawsuits (actions, claims, or proceedings) that are already ongoing or that are started after the bill becomes law.
This ensures that the removal of immunity is effective immediately for both current and future legal cases, not just new ones.
PROVISION 04
Clarifies that the bill does not limit existing rights to pursue civil remedies under other Federal or State laws for injury or harm.
This aims to ensure that while the PREP Act immunity is removed, other avenues for legal recourse remain available.
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R· Kentucky
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 15
Introduced in House
JUL 15
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 4388
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 15, 2025
Last actionJul 15, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 15, 2025
House BillHR 4388Health
PREP Repeal Act
INTRODUCED JUL 15, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 15, 2025
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
3
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