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117th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 6025
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
November 18, 2021Ms. DeLauro introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce
A BILL
To conduct or support further comprehensive research for the creation of a universal influenza vaccine or preventative.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Flu Vaccine Act.
2.
Research for the creation of a universal influenza vaccine or preventative
(a)
In general
The Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases shall conduct or support comprehensive research for the creation of a universal influenza vaccine or preventative.
(b)
Authorization of appropriations
To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $200,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2026.