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S 2857

Official Title: A bill to require coverage of certain immunizations recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices under the Medicare program, the Medicaid program, the Children's Health Insurance Program, group health plans, and health insurance coverag

Introduced: 09/18/2025

Passed House:

Passed Senate:

To President:

Became Law:

Summary:

Protecting Free Vaccines Act of 2025 

This bill requires Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and private health insurers to cover, without cost-sharing, vaccines that were recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices as of October 25, 2024. The requirement ends on January 1, 2030.

Action(s):

  • 09/18/2025 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • 09/18/2025 - Introduced in Senate
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Bill Details

  • Protecting Free Vaccines Act of 2025

  • Senate

  • Congress Number: 119