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Congressional Research Service
Version 53 · Passed House · Nov 30, 2021
Immunization Infrastructure Modernization Act of 2021
This bill directs the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to take actions to improve data sharing and other aspects of immunization information systems. These are confidential, population-based databases that maintain a record of vaccine administrations.
Specifically, HHS must
develop a strategy and plan to improve these systems, including systems supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention;
designate data and technology standards for use in these systems; and
award grants to health departments and other government agencies to improve their systems.
As a condition of receiving the grants, recipients must use the designated standards. However, HHS may waive this condition in some circumstances.
HHS must also report to Congress on these activities.
People & committees
Rep. Kuster, Ann M. [D-NH-2] · D–NH
Legislative record
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 294 - 130 (Roll no. 388). (text: CR H6684-6685)
House roll call 388 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 294 - 130 (Roll no. 388).(text: CR H6684-6685)
House roll call 388 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6698-6699)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 550.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6684-6687)
Mr. Pallone moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 128.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-178.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-178.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H393)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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