# 115-hr-4297: Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2017

115-hr-4297, Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2017, is a 115th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8] (R-IN); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 115-hr-4297
- Congress: 115
- Title: Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2017
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Introduced: 2017-11-08
- Sponsor: Rep. Bucshon, Larry [R-IN-8] (R-IN)
- Cosponsors: 5
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Protecting Seniors Through Immunization Act of 2017 This bill specifies that certain deductible, coinsurance, initial coverage limit, and cost-sharing requirements that apply under the Medicare prescription drug benefit shall not apply with respect to the shingles vaccine. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must provide to Medicare beneficiaries specified information regarding: (1) coverage of vaccines for seniors, and (2) access to the shingles vaccine without cost-sharing.

## Cosponsors (5)

- GENE GREEN (D-TX), 2017-11-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Napolitano, Grace F. [D-CA-31] (D-CA), 2018-09-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Gianforte, Greg [R-MT-At Large] (R-MT), 2018-12-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11] (R-PA), 2018-12-20T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8] (D-CA), 2018-12-20T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 115-hr-5499: Stephen Michael Gleason Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 115-hr-4256: BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act
- 115-hr-4107: USS Indianapolis Congressional Gold Medal Act
- 115-hr-2519: The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act
- 115-hr-1698: Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act
- 115-hr-1697: Israel Anti-Boycott Act

## Sources
- [115-hr-4297 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/4297)

## Related
- [115-hr-5499: Stephen Michael Gleason Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-5499)
- [115-hr-4256: BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer's Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-4256)
- [115-hr-4107: USS Indianapolis Congressional Gold Medal Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-4107)
- [115-hr-2519: The American Legion 100th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-2519)
- [115-hr-1698: Iran Ballistic Missiles and International Sanctions Enforcement Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-1698)
- [115-hr-1697: Israel Anti-Boycott Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-1697)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/115-hr-4297 (as of 2025-11-18).