New Legislation Would Remove Liability Protection for Vaccine Manufacturers

The bill would amend federal law to let people sue manufacturers over alleged vaccine injuries without limitations.

Rep. Paul Gosar, (R–Arizona) during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington in a file photograph. Bill Clark/Pool/Getty Images

A new bill introduced in Congress would end the liability protection currently afforded to vaccine manufacturers.

H.R. 4668, the End the Vaccine Carveout Act, would amend federal law to open manufacturers up to more potential lawsuits than are currently allowed.