Bills · S 2483
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2483Health
A bill to provide that members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices may not be terminated except for cause and to require the immediate reinstatement of the members of such advisory committee.
INTRO JUL 28· LAST ACTION JUL 28
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) plays a crucial role in shaping public health policy by recommending which vaccines people should get. If this bill becomes law, it would make the committee members more secure in their positions, potentially shielding them from political pressure and allowing them to provide scientific advice without fear of being easily removed. This could lead to more consistent and independent public health recommendations.
Conversely, if the bill doesn't pass, the Secretary of Health and Human Services would retain broader authority to remove and appoint ACIP members, potentially allowing for quicker changes in committee composition based on administrative priorities. Voters should care because the stability and perceived independence of ACIP can impact trust in vaccine recommendations and, by extension, public health outcomes.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Secretary of Health and Human Services can only remove a member of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) for specific serious reasons like inefficiency, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office.
This provision aims to protect the independence of ACIP members from political pressure, ensuring their recommendations are based solely on scientific merit.
PROVISION 02
If an ACIP member is removed, the Secretary must publicly provide a written explanation for the termination to specific Congressional committees within one day.
This adds transparency to the termination process, allowing for public and Congressional oversight of such decisions.
PROVISION 03
All individuals who were members of the ACIP on June 8, 2025, must be immediately reinstated and serve the remainder of their original terms.
This provision seeks to reverse specific past removals or changes to the committee's composition, restoring a previous state of membership.
PROVISION 04
For any new vacancies on the ACIP, the Secretary must appoint new members from a list of individuals recommended by the Comptroller General of the United States.
This changes the appointment process to involve an independent body, potentially increasing objectivity and reducing the Secretary's sole discretion.
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2 EVENTSJUL 28
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JUL 28
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2483
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 28, 2025
Last actionJul 28, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 28, 2025
Senate BillS 2483Health
A bill to provide that members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices may not be terminated except for cause and to require the immediate reinstatement of the members of such advisory committee.
INTRODUCED JUL 28, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 28, 2025
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