119th Congress · introduced in the House · Apr 21, 2026
Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2026
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Latest action (Apr 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Apr 21, 2026)
Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2026
This bill expands vaccination programs and coverage for children under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Specifically, the bill expands and otherwise modifies the Vaccines for Children Program, which provides free vaccinations to individuals 18 years of age or younger who are uninsured or underinsured (i.e., with limited or no insurance for vaccines), are eligible for Medicaid, or are American Indians or Alaskan Natives. The bill expands the program to include children enrolled in CHIP. The Government Accountability Office must report on the related effects of the bill's changes.
The bill also temporarily requires payments under Medicaid and CHIP for vaccine administration and counseling services for children to be made at a rate that is no less than the rate under Medicare for equivalent services. It also increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) for states that conduct culturally appropriate outreach regarding the benefits of vaccinations for children.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS · lobbying firm or registrant: MASON CONSULTING, LLC
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 21, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$24,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…g Community Access to Health Services Act H.R. 8209, School-Based Health Centers Reauthorization Act of 2026 H.R. 8385, Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2026 H.R. 8425, Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2026 H.R. 8429, Baby Food Safety Act of 2026 H.R. 8521/S. 4387, Protect Moms from Domestic Violence Act…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
IMMUNE DEFICIENCY FOUNDATION · lobbying firm or registrant: FAEGRE DRINKER BIDDLE & REATH LLP
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…licies including changes to the ACIP and impact on the PI community; Federal funding for primary immunodeficiency research; Federal newborn screening policies; H.R. 8425, Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS · lobbying firm or registrant: MASON CONSULTING, LLC
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 22, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$24,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…g Community Access to Health Services Act H.R. 8209, School-Based Health Centers Reauthorization Act of 2026 H.R. 8385, Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2026 H.R. 8425, Strengthening the Vaccines for Children Program Act of 2026 H.R. 8429, Baby Food Safety Act of 2026 H.R. 8521/S. 4387, Protect Moms from Domestic Violence Act…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing