Bills · HR 6839
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6839Health
Vaccine Transportation Access Act
INTRO DEC 18· LAST ACTION DEC 18
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters to voters because it directly addresses a common barrier to public health: getting vaccines. Many people, particularly in underserved communities, miss out on important immunizations not because they don't want them, but because they lack reliable transportation to clinics. If this bill becomes law, it could significantly boost vaccination rates for a range of recommended immunizations, leading to healthier communities and potentially reducing the spread of preventable diseases.
Without this bill, these transportation barriers would likely continue, leaving vulnerable populations at higher risk of illness and potentially increasing healthcare costs due to preventable conditions. The change to Medicaid funding also means states would no longer have to pay a share of vaccine-related transportation costs for their Medicaid recipients, which could free up state funds for other health initiatives or reduce state budget pressures while ensuring this essential service remains available.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a grant program for qualified community organizations to fund projects that remove transportation barriers to accessing eligible vaccines.
This directly funds local efforts to provide rides, making it easier for people in underserved areas to get vaccinated.
PROVISION 02
Allows grant funds to be used for prescheduled, on-demand, and "first and last mile" transportation services to vaccine sites.
This ensures flexible and comprehensive transportation options are available to meet varied community needs.
PROVISION 03
Increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) to 100% for nonemergency transportation to receive eligible vaccines for Medicaid-eligible individuals.
The federal government will fully cover these transportation costs, relieving states of their financial share.
PROVISION 04
Defines "eligible vaccine" to include those recommended by the CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) or by U.S. professional medical societies' guidelines.
This clarifies which vaccines qualify for transportation assistance under the grant program and Medicaid change.
PROVISION 05
Requires grant recipients to report on performance and the Secretary of HHS to submit annual summaries to Congress.
This provision aims to ensure accountability and transparency regarding how the funds are used and the program's effectiveness.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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DEM 12 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSDEC 18
Introduced in House
DEC 18
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6839
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedDec 18, 2025
Last actionDec 18, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED DEC 18, 2025
House BillHR 6839Health
Vaccine Transportation Access Act
INTRODUCED DEC 18, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 18, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
12
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