Bill · S.Res. 389· Senate(119-SRES-389)
A resolution condemning the extreme anti-vaccine policies of Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., strongly opposing the policies of the State of Florida that roll back immunization requirements, and expressing the sense of the Senate that vaccines are critical to protecting public health, eliminating preventable illness and death, and reducing hospitalizations and severity of illness, work best when adopted at a high level within each community, and must be made available to the public.
- Introduced
- 9/16/2025
- Last activity
- 9/16/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6650)
- Sponsored by
- Jacky Rosen
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
S. Res. 389 is a Senate resolution that condemns the anti-vaccine policies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and the State of Florida. It expresses the official stance of the Senate that vaccines are vital for public health, disease prevention, and lowering hospitalizations. The text highlights historical health data showing vaccines have successfully eradicated or dramatically reduced dangerous illnesses like polio, smallpox, and measles. It criticizes the dismissal of members from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices and the removal of school immunization requirements. Finally, the measure affirms that vaccines must stay affordable, accessible, and grounded in unbiased scientific research.
Yes· 3 of 12
Would children be better off under this?+8
The resolution emphasizes protecting children from preventable, life-threatening illnesses through routine immunizations.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+8
The resolution expresses strong support for maintaining wide access, affordability, and insurance coverage for vaccines.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+7
Highlights vaccines as a critical tool to keep older individuals healthy and out of the hospital.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Support for Accessible Health Prevention: The resolution expresses the sense of the Senate that vaccines should remain easily accessible and affordable without restriction, which helps ensure that everyday people can protect themselves from preventable illnesses.
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Protection of Vulnerable Populations: The text emphasizes that high community adoption of vaccines is critical to protect individuals who medically cannot receive certain vaccinations, such as infants and cancer patients with weakened immune systems.
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Continuation of Unbiased Research: The resolution affirms that vaccine research to discover new ways to prevent or treat disease should continue to receive Federal research funding with no political interference.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: As an expression of the Senate's views and policy stances, the text of the resolution does not contain any specific sections or provisions that impose direct burdens, mandates, or negative consequences on individuals or groups of people in the United States.
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+8Good For Low Income Households+7Good For People With Disabilities+7Good For Retirees+7Good For Seniors+7Good For Middle Aged+6Good For Middle Class Households+6Good For Young Adults+6
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+8Improves Pandemic Preparedness+7Increases Research Funding+6
- Education And Technology
- Increases Scientific Research Funding+6
- 9/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/16/2025
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S6650)
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Angela AlsobrooksDemocrat · Maryland
Richard DurbinDemocrat · Illinois
John ReedDemocrat · Rhode Island
Adam SchiffDemocrat · California
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland
Ron WydenDemocrat · Oregon