To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for removing transportation barriers to accessing eligible vaccines for individuals from low-income communities, minority communities, or other communities in which transportation poses a barrier to health care access, and for other purposes.

House Bill

H.R. 6839

119th Congress

To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for removing transportation barriers to accessing eligible vaccines for individuals from low-income communities, minority communities, or other communities in which transportation poses a barrier to health care access, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Nanette Barragán

D - CA

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

The Vaccine Transportation Access Act aims to improve Americans' ability to get to vaccination appointments by addressing transportation barriers. The bill recognizes that lack of transportation is a significant obstacle preventing many people, especially those in underserved communities, from accessing vaccines and other preventive health services.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Introduced12/18/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for removing transportation barriers to accessing eligible vaccines for individuals from low-income communities, minority communities, or other communities in which transportation poses a barrier to health care access, and for other purposes.

The Vaccine Transportation Access Act aims to improve Americans' ability to get to vaccination appointments by addressing transportation barriers. The bill recognizes that lack of transportation is a significant obstacle preventing many people, especially thos

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The Vaccine Transportation Access Act aims to improve Americans' ability to get to vaccination appointments by addressing transportation barriers. The bill recognizes that lack of transportation is a significant obstacle preventing many people, especially those in underserved communities, from accessing vaccines and other preventive health services.

Bill Number: 6839
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Policy Area: Health

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Fact Sheet

Title: To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for removing transportation barriers to accessing eligible vaccines for individuals from low-income communities, minority communities, or other communities in which transportation poses a barrier to health care access, and for other purposes.
Bill Number: 6839
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Introduced: 12/18/2025
Summary: The Vaccine Transportation Access Act aims to improve Americans' ability to get to vaccination appointments by addressing transportation barriers. The bill recognizes that lack of transportation is a significant obstacle preventing many people, especially those in underserved communities, from acces

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Vaccine Transportation Access Act aims to improve Americans' ability to get to vaccination appointments by addressing transportation barriers. The bill recognizes that lack of transportation is a significant obstacle preventing many people, especially those in underserved communities, from accessing vaccines and other preventive health services.

Last updated: 3/2/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Addresses transportation as a barrier to vaccine access, particularly for low-income families, elderly individuals, and people in rural areas who may lack reliable transportation
Could help increase vaccination rates by making it easier for people to reach clinics, pharmacies, and healthcare facilities offering immunizations
Focuses on improving public health outcomes by ensuring transportation doesn't prevent people from getting vaccinated against preventable diseases
Currently in early stages—referred to the Energy and Commerce Committee for review and has no additional congressional support yet

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily benefit individuals without reliable transportation, including seniors, people with disabilities, rural residents, and low-income families who struggle to reach vaccination sites. If enacted, it could reduce health disparities by ensuring that transportation challenges don't prevent vulnerable populations from accessing life-saving vaccines. The legislation could lead to partnerships between healthcare providers and transportation services, or funding for ride assistance programs to vaccination appointments.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

6839, 119th Congress (2025). "To authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants for removing transportation barriers to accessing eligible vaccines for individuals from low-income communities, minority communities, or other communities in which transportation poses a barrier to health care access, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-6839