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New Jersey Assembly Bill AR12

New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Assembly Bill AR12

Introduced
1/9/24  

Caption

Urges Congress to compel Department of Health and Human Services to fulfill its obligations pursuant to the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986.

Impact

If adopted, the resolution seeks to enhance accountability within the DHHS by ensuring compliance with the reporting obligations set forth in the NCVIA. This accountability is particularly pertinent as the NHVIA grants immunity to vaccine manufacturers against liability claims related to vaccine injuries, which raises concerns about the incentive for maintaining or improving vaccine safety standards. The expectation is that increasing scrutiny and transparency regarding vaccine safety could drive improvements in vaccine products and public health outcomes.

Summary

Assembly Resolution No. 12 (AR12) urges the U.S. Congress to compel the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to fulfill its obligations under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NCVIA) of 1986. This Act established a national vaccine program aimed at the prevention of infectious diseases through immunization and safeguarding against adverse vaccine reactions. The resolution emphasizes the importance of the DHHS submitting biennial reports to Congress that outline its actions regarding vaccine safety, which have reportedly been neglected since 1989.

Contention

There are noteworthy points of contention surrounding AR12, primarily stemming from debates about vaccine safety and accountability. Advocates for the resolution argue that the ongoing lack of reporting from the DHHS undermines public trust in vaccination programs and may potentially endanger children’s health. Critics may assert that the resolution could misinterpret the safety measures currently in place or create unnecessary public skepticism towards vaccines, which are essential for preventing serious health issues.

Notable_points

The resolution highlights the role of the Task Force on Safer Childhood Vaccines, which was mandated by the NCVIA to make recommendations for improving vaccine safety. As vaccines play a critical role in public health, ensuring the efficacy and safety of vaccines continues to be a priority, thus making this resolution significant in the context of public policy, childhood health, and regulatory practices.

Latest AR12 Activity

Companion Bills

NJ SR16

Same As Urges Congress to compel Department of Health and Human Services to fulfill its obligations pursuant to the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986.

NJ SR22

Carry Over Urges Congress to compel Department of Health and Human Services to fulfill its obligations pursuant to the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986.

NJ AR127

Carry Over Urges Congress to compel Department of Health and Human Services to fulfill its obligations pursuant to the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986.

Previously Filed As

NJ AR127

Urges Congress to compel Department of Health and Human Services to fulfill its obligations pursuant to the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986.

NJ SR16

Urges Congress to compel Department of Health and Human Services to fulfill its obligations pursuant to the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986.

NJ SR22

Urges Congress to compel Department of Health and Human Services to fulfill its obligations pursuant to the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986.

NJ HCR76

Urging Congress to repeal the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986.

NJ AR16

Urges Argentina to fulfill its Superfund obligations for Passaic River and elsewhere.

NJ HR233

Urges and requests the Louisiana Department of Health to promote awareness of compensation programs for COVID-19 vaccine injuries

NJ HF2528

A bill for an act relating to the provision of covered vaccine information, relating to the federal vaccine adverse event reporting system and the national vaccine injury compensation program.

NJ HJR0098

A RESOLUTION to urge the United States Congress to require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to add COVID-19 treatments and anthrax vaccinations as pre-qualifying for care under the PACT Act.

NJ AR104

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NJ SCR54

Urges U.S. President, Congress, and Department of Health and Human Services to ease patient limits applicable to private physicians prescribing buprenorphine as part of medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders.

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