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RepublicanBill · H.Res. 848· House(119-HRES-848)

Supporting the role of the United States in helping save the lives of children and protecting the health of people in low-income countries with vaccines and immunization through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance ("Gavi").

Rep. Kean
Age: 58 years
New Jersey
Introduced
10/31/2025
Last activity
10/31/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Sponsored by
Thomas Kean
Cosponsors
Republican - 3Democrat - 5
International Affairs
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses support for the United States' role in assisting low-income countries with vaccines and immunization through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. It highlights how Gavi works to expand access to new and underused vaccines while supporting routine immunization systems. The text notes that Gavi helps reduce childhood deaths and supports the fight against diseases like polio and malaria. By matching demand with financing, Gavi aims to make vaccines more affordable and reliable. The resolution emphasizes that such investments contribute to global health security and economic growth. Ultimately, it calls for continued and increased commitment from the United States through the 2026 to 2030 strategic period.

Yes· 3 of 7

  • Would children be better off under this?+10

    The resolution is centered on reducing childhood mortality and providing lifesaving vaccines to children in low-income countries.

  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+8

    The resolution supports expanding access to new and underused vaccines and strengthening routine immunization systems in low-income countries.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7

    The bill aims to improve health outcomes and economic stability for the world's most impoverished populations.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.