House Simple Resolution 1272
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress disapproves of the December 20 COVID-19 vaccine distribution availability timeline guidance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 24, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
1272
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
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Summary
This resolution expresses disapproval of certain COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) vaccine distribution guidance issued by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and encourages the committee to revise the guidance to prioritize vaccination of those aged 65 and older.
December 24, 2020
12/24/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
12/24/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:54 PM