Search Results: keywords:"vaccine liability"

  • H. R. 8380 — To criminalize fraudulent statements made with respect to clinical vaccine trials.
    Status:Introduced in House
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    H.R. 8380, the Vaccines In Trial And Liability Act of 2024 (VITAL Act of 2024), aims to prevent fraudulent statements in clinical vaccine trials. It introduces penalties, including fines and imprisonment, for medical research companies or sponsors who make false statements or...

    Simple Explanation

    H.R. 8380 is a law that tries to stop lies during vaccine tests. It says that companies could get in trouble, like paying money or going to jail, if they tell lies or hide important information while testing vaccines.

  • H. R. 9828 — To amend the Public Health Service Act to end the liability shield for vaccine manufacturers, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:1,816

    H.R. 9828, titled the "End the Vaccine Carveout Act," aims to remove the liability protections for vaccine manufacturers. This bill allows individuals to bring civil lawsuits against vaccine makers and administrators for injuries or deaths related to vaccines, regardless of...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants to make it so people can take vaccine makers to court if they believe a vaccine has hurt them or caused a death, even if they haven't asked for special compensation money first. It also says that COVID-19 vaccines won't get some legal protections that other vaccines do.