To ensure the uninterrupted storage of data sets of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 6184

119th Congress

To ensure the uninterrupted storage of data sets of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Nov 20, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Doris O. Matsui

Representative

Democratic

CA-7

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill would require the National Institutes of Health to fund research into developing a universal flu vaccine that could protect people from many different strains of the flu virus. This could lead to a more effective and long-lasting flu shot that doesn't need to be updated every year.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would require the National Institutes of Health to fund research into developing a universal flu vaccine that could protect people from many different strains of the flu virus. This could lead to a more effective and long-lasting flu shot that doesn't need to be updated every year.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Flu Vaccine Act This bill requires the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, which is part of the National Institutes of Health, to conduct or support research regarding the development of a universal influenza vaccine.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Directs the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases to research and develop a universal flu vaccine
A universal flu vaccine could protect against multiple strains of the flu virus, unlike the current seasonal flu shot
This could make the flu vaccine more effective and reduce the need for annual updates

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this bill becomes law, it would directly affect the millions of Americans who get the flu shot each year. A more effective universal flu vaccine could provide better protection and reduce the burden of flu season on individuals, families, and the healthcare system as a whole.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Immunology and vaccination

Infectious and parasitic diseases

Medical research

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6184, 119th Congress (2025). "To ensure the uninterrupted storage of data sets of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-6184