# 117-hr-9476: Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act of 2022

117-hr-9476, Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act of 2022, is a 117th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2] (D-WA); status Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 117-hr-9476
- Congress: 117
- Title: Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act of 2022
- Status: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on the Budget, and Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Introduced: 2022-12-08
- Sponsor: Rep. Larsen, Rick [D-WA-2] (D-WA)
- Cosponsors: 5
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act of 2022 This bill establishes new, and expands existing, programs and activities to prevent and respond to seasonal and pandemic influenza (flu). In particular, the bill addresses flu vaccine development, manufacturing, and supply chains; genomic sequencing, diagnostic tools, and other technologies to detect, prevent, and respond to flu; and public health communications and related efforts to increase flu vaccination rates and access to antiviral medications. The bill also sets out a process through which Congress may adjust discretionary spending limits to accommodate additional funding for health defense operations (e.g., flu-related activities).

## Cosponsors (5)

- Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2] (D-NC), 2022-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] (D-CA), 2022-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2022-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24] (D-CA), 2022-12-08T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA), 2022-12-08T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 117-hr-263: Big Cat Public Safety Act
- 117-hr-8404: Respect for Marriage Act
- 117-hr-1842: Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act
- 117-hr-8373: Right to Contraception Act
- 117-hr-8297: Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act
- 117-hr-7910: Protecting Our Kids Act

## Sources
- [117-hr-9476 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/9476)

## Related
- [117-hr-263: Big Cat Public Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-263)
- [117-hr-8404: Respect for Marriage Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-8404)
- [117-hr-1842: Harriet Tubman Bicentennial Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-1842)
- [117-hr-8373: Right to Contraception Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-8373)
- [117-hr-8297: Ensuring Women’s Right to Reproductive Freedom Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-8297)
- [117-hr-7910: Protecting Our Kids Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/117-hr-7910)
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