What does Preamble of HR 4668 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Public Health Service Act. The stated purpose of the bill is to end the liability shield for vaccine manufacturers. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 23, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 4668 do?

This bill is formally titled the 'End the Vaccine Carveout Act'.

What does ENDING LIABILITY SHIELD FOR VACCINE MANUFACTURERS. of HR 4668 do?

This section amends the Public Health Service Act to modify the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP). It removes certain limitations on filing petitions for compensation related to vaccine-related injuries or deaths. The bill allows individuals to bring civil actions against vaccine administrators or manufacturers for damages arising from such injuries or deaths, beginning on the date of enactment of the 'End the Vaccine Carveout Act'. If a civil action results in an award of damages, the individual may not file a petition under the VICP, and any pending petition will be dismissed. Conversely, if compensation is awarded through the VICP, the individual may not bring a civil action. The bill repeals sections related to election of civil action, standards of responsibility, and trial proceedings within the VICP. It also amends sections concerning attorneys' fees, payment of compensation, and state limitations of actions. Finally, it excludes vaccines used to mitigate, prevent, or treat COVID-19 from the definition of 'covered countermeasure'.

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End the Vaccine Carveout Act — HR. 4668

Last updated: 7/23/2025 · Introduced: 7/23/2025

Author: Paul Gosar (R-AZ)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to remove limitations on filing claims for vaccine-related injuries or deaths, allowing individuals to pursue civil lawsuits against vaccine administrators or manufacturers.
If an individual receives compensation through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP), they are prohibited from bringing a civil action, and vice versa.
The bill repeals certain provisions within the VICP and excludes COVID-19 vaccines from the definition of 'covered countermeasure'.

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