Bill · H.R. 4388· House(119-HR-4388)
PREP Repeal Act
- Introduced
- 7/15/2025
- Last activity
- 7/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Thomas Massie
- Cosponsors
- - 3 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "PREP Repeal Act," seeks to repeal sections 319F-3 and 319F-4 of the Public Health Service Act. It aims to remove liability shields that the bill claims have undermined public trust and accountability during public health emergencies. The legislation also rescinds unobligated balances within the Covered Countermeasure Process Fund. Furthermore, it ensures that individuals can pursue civil remedies for injuries related to certain drugs, devices, or biological products. These changes apply to actions or proceedings that are pending or commenced on or after the date of enactment.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+7
The bill explicitly restores the ability of individuals to seek legal redress, which is a key component of due process.
Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices?+6
The bill enhances consumer protection by allowing individuals to seek civil remedies for injuries caused by medical products.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
The bill aims to increase accountability and public trust by removing legal immunities.
The opposite
Would business owners be better off under this?-6
Pharmaceutical manufacturers and business owners face increased litigation risk and legal liability.
Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak?-5
By repealing liability shields, the bill may reduce the incentive for manufacturers to provide products during emergencies, potentially impacting preparedness.
Does this give the federal government more power?-2
Repealing federal liability shields may shift legal power toward state-level litigation and individual civil actions.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Restoration of Legal Redress: The bill would allow citizens to seek redress for injury or harm, which is described as a fundamental principle of justice and due process (Section 2).
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Increased Accountability: By repealing liability shields, the bill aims to address issues where pharmaceutical manufacturers were allegedly granted legal immunity at the expense of individual rights (Section 2).
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Ability to Pursue Civil Remedies: The act ensures that persons are not limited in their ability to pursue civil remedies under Federal or State law for injuries arising from the development, administration, or distribution of drugs, devices, or biological products (Section 4).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Rescission of Funds: The bill calls for the rescission of unobligated balances of amounts currently in the Covered Countermeasure Process Fund (Section 3(b)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Due Process+7Improves Government Transparency+4Increase States Rights+2Increases Federal Power-2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+6Reduces Government Spending+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Pandemic Preparedness-5
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Business Owners-6
- 12/15/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/16/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/15/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Warren DavidsonRepublican · Ohio
Paul GosarRepublican · Arizona
Glenn GrothmanRepublican · Wisconsin