Thomas Kean (R-NJ)
Supporting the role of the United States in helping save the lives of children and protecting the health of people in low-income countries with vaccines and immunization through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance ("Gavi").
A Republican resolution with 5 Democratic cosponsors · See all 8 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for the United States' role in assisting low-income countries with vaccines and immunization through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. It highlights how Gavi works to expand access to new and underused vaccines while supporting routine immunization systems. The text notes that Gavi helps reduce childhood deaths and supports the fight against diseases like polio and malaria. By matching demand with financing, Gavi aims to make vaccines more affordable and reliable. The resolution emphasizes that such investments contribute to global health security and economic growth. Ultimately, it calls for continued and increased commitment from the United States through the 2026 to 2030 strategic period.
Yes· 3 of 7
- Scored +10
Would children be better off under this?
The resolution is centered on reducing childhood mortality and providing lifesaving vaccines to children in low-income countries.
- Scored +8
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The resolution supports expanding access to new and underused vaccines and strengthening routine immunization systems in low-income countries.
- Scored +7
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill aims to improve health outcomes and economic stability for the world's most impoverished populations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reducing Childhood Deaths: The support for vaccines aims to reduce mortality and end preventable child and maternal deaths (Resolution, Section 1).
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Health Security for Americans: Strengthening immunization in low-income countries can protect Americans by reducing the prevalence of infectious diseases and stemming outbreaks at their source (Whereas clauses regarding infectious disease and Section 3).
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Increased Vaccine Accessibility: Gavi works to introduce and scale up new and routine immunizations in low-income countries (Resolution, Section 2A).
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Economic Benefits: Immunization contributes to national economic growth and poverty reduction by helping people live longer, healthier, and more productive lives (Whereas clauses regarding economic growth).
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Strengthening Health Systems: Support is provided to strengthen health systems, including through the provision of cold chain equipment that can be repurposed for emergency responses (Whereas clauses regarding health systems and Section 2D).
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Disease Eradication and Control: The initiative supports the final push to end polio and the expansion of malaria vaccine programs (Whereas clauses regarding polio and malaria).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would children be better off under this? — The resolution is centered on reducing childhood mortality and providing lifesaving vaccines to children in low-income countries. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill aims to improve health outcomes and economic stability for the world's most impoverished populations.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution supports expanding access to new and underused vaccines and strengthening routine immunization systems in low-income countries. Does this make the country readier for the next outbreak? — The resolution notes that strengthening health systems and cold chain equipment can be repurposed for emergency responses during outbreaks.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The text highlights that Gavi investments yield significant economic returns in supported countries.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The text explicitly links vaccine access to poverty reduction by fostering a healthier and more productive population.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this strengthen ties with allied countries? — The resolution supports a public-private partnership involving multiple global entities and government donors.
- 8/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 10/31/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
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Gabe AmoDemocrat · Rhode Island
Nikki BudzinskiDemocrat · Illinois
Brian FitzpatrickRepublican · Pennsylvania
Zoe LofgrenDemocrat · California
Michael LawlerRepublican · New York
Kevin MullinDemocrat · California
Maria SalazarRepublican · Florida