S. 3258 — Introduced in Senate

II 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 3258 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 18, 2021Mr. Markey (for himself, Mr. Van Hollen, Ms. Klobuchar, Mr. Blumenthal, and Ms. Smith) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions 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.