New bill seeks to strip vaccine manufacturers of liability protections

New bill seeks to strip vaccine manufacturers of liability protections

The End the Vaccine Carveout Act was introduced in Congress on July 23 by Rep. Paul Gosar (R-AZ), aiming to remove liability protections for vaccine manufacturers and potentially expose them to numerous lawsuits over alleged injuries. The bill seeks to amend the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, which currently shields manufacturers from most vaccine injury lawsuits. This act was originally enacted to ensure a stable vaccine supply …

Vaccine Injury Act Payouts Draw Scrutiny, Calls for Reforms From HHS Secretary

Scrutiny comes as some lawmakers are calling for vaccine makers to be stripped of their liability protection. The U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary is calling for sweeping reforms to the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP), amid growing concerns that it no longer serves the individuals it was created to protect. Originally established under the …