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House bill · H.R. 8425 (119th Congress)

Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2026

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Apr 22, 2026

Sponsor: Kim Schrier (U.S. Representative, WA-8, Democratic)

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Summary

Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2026 This bill expands vaccination programs and coverage for children under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). Specifically, the bill expands and otherwise modifies the Vaccines for Children Program, which provides free vaccinations to individuals 18 years of age or younger who are uninsured or underinsured (i.e., with limited or no insurance for vaccines), are eligible for Medicaid, or are American Indians or Alaskan Natives. The bill expands the program to include children enrolled in CHIP. The Government Accountability Office must report on the related effects of the bill's changes. The bill also temporarily requires payments under Medicaid and CHIP for vaccine administration and counseling services for children to be made at a rate that is no less than the rate under Medicare for equivalent services. It also increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for states that conduct culturally appropriate outreach regarding the benefits of vaccinations for children.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Energy and Commerce · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

9

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  • Democratic6
  • Republican3

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Full history

  1. Apr 22, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  2. Apr 21, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  3. Apr 21, 2026

    In committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    U.S. House

  4. Apr 21, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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