Federal Investment in Grants for Health Transportation and Flu-vaccination Local Units Act of 2026
Sponsored By: Representative Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Introduced
Summary
This bill would create a federal demonstration program to fund mobile vaccination units to expand access to recommended immunizations for children, adolescents, and adults. Grants would help States set up or expand those units and cover costs like vehicles, equipment, and vaccines.
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- Families: Would gain easier access to recommended vaccines for children, adolescents, and adults through mobile clinics that bring shots closer to where people live and work.
- States and local providers: Could apply for federal grants, subject to HHS application requirements, to establish or expand mobile vaccination capacity and to buy vehicles, equipment, and vaccines.
- Oversight and future decisions: The HHS Secretary would define application details and must report to Congress on effectiveness and recommend whether to continue the demonstration by September 30, 2027.
- Funding: The program is authorized at whatever amount is necessary for fiscal year 2027, making this a time-limited demonstration that depends on future appropriations.
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More mobile vaccination access for communities
This bill would require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a time-limited demonstration grant program for mobile vaccination units. The Secretary would award grants to States to start or expand mobile units that deliver recommended vaccines to children, teens, and adults. States would use the money to buy vehicles, equipment, and vaccines and to cover related costs. States would have to apply in the form and manner the Secretary requires. The bill would authorize such sums as necessary for fiscal year 2027 and would require a report to Congress by September 30, 2027 on program effectiveness and whether to continue it.
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Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
NJ • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2]
VA • R
Sponsored 2/10/2026
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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