Bill · H.R. 7465· House(119-HR-7465)
Federal Investment in Grants for Health Transportation and Flu-vaccination Local Units Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 2/10/2026
- Last activity
- 2/10/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Josh Gottheimer
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill aims to amend the Public Health Service Act to create a new demonstration program. The Secretary of Health and Human Services would establish this program to award grants to States. These grants are intended to improve the delivery of recommended immunizations for children, adolescents, and adults. The program focuses on using mobile vaccination units to reach people. States must submit applications to be eligible for these funds.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would children be better off under this?+7
The bill specifically aims to improve the provision of recommended immunizations for children.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+7
Mobile vaccination units are specifically designed to reach people through flexible health transportation.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+7
The bill funds mobile vaccination units to improve the delivery of recommended immunizations for children, adolescents, and adults.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved Access to Immunizations: The program aims to improve the provision of recommended immunizations for children, adolescents, and adults through mobile vaccination units (Section 2, subsection (1)).
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Expansion of Mobile Services: Grant funds can be used to establish or expand mobile vaccination units within a State (Section 2, subsection (3)(A)).
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Financial Support for Equipment and Supplies: Funds can assist in covering costs such as acquiring vehicles, equipment, and the vaccines themselves (Section 2, subsection (3)(B)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+7Good For Rural Residents+7Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Seniors+5Good For Young Adults+5Good For Urban Residents+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+7Improves Pandemic Preparedness+5
- 2/10/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Jennifer KiggansRepublican · Virginia