HR. 8425In Committee
Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2026
Expands the Vaccines for Children Program to include CHIP-enrolled children and increases Medicaid and CHIP support for pediatric vaccination services and outreach
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Expands the Vaccines for Children Program to include CHIP-enrolled children and increases Medicaid and CHIP support for pediatric vaccination services and outreach
Key points
- Require Medicare level vaccine payments
- Direct GAO effects report
- Expand Vaccines for Children eligibility
- Increase federal matching for outreach
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-04-21 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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