S. 2857: Protecting Free Vaccines Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-09-18 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-09-18 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. |
| Last updated | 2026-05-12 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-09-18):
Protecting Free Vaccines Act of 2025
This bill requires Medicare, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and private health insurers to cover, without cost-sharing, vaccines that were recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices as of October 25, 2024. The requirement ends on January 1, 2030.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Bernard Sanders | I VT (original cosponsor) 2025-09-18 |
| Jeff Merkley | D OR 2026-04-29 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2857 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 2857?
S. 2857 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Protecting Free Vaccines Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2857 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).