A resolution condemning the extreme anti-vaccine policies of Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., strongly opposing the policies of the State of Florida that roll back immunization requirements, and expressing the sense of the Senate that vaccines are critical to protecting public health, eliminating preventable illness and death, and reducing hospitalizations and severity of illness, work best when adopted at a high level within each community, and must be made available to the public.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 389

119th Congress

A resolution condemning the extreme anti-vaccine policies of Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., strongly opposing the policies of the State of Florida that roll back immunization requirements, and expressing the sense of the Senate that vaccines are critical to protecting public health, eliminating preventable illness and death, and reducing hospitalizations and severity of illness, work best when adopted at a high level within each community, and must be made available to the public.

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Deb Fischer

Senator

Republican

NE

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This resolution condemns the anti-vaccine policies of the Secretary of Health and Human Services and opposes efforts by the state of Florida to roll back vaccine requirements. It expresses the Senate's view that vaccines are critical for protecting public health, preventing illness, and reducing hospitalizations.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4892)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution condemns the anti-vaccine policies of the Secretary of Health and Human Services and opposes efforts by the state of Florida to roll back vaccine requirements. It expresses the Senate's view that vaccines are critical for protecting public health, preventing illness, and reducing hospitalizations.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

<p>This resolution supports the designation of National Latino/a Physician Day.</p> <p />

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Condemns the anti-vaccine policies of the Secretary of Health and Human Services, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Opposes the state of Florida's efforts to roll back immunization requirements
Expresses the Senate's view that vaccines are essential for protecting public health and preventing illness
States that vaccines work best when adopted at a high level within communities
Calls for vaccines to be made available to the public

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If this resolution becomes law, it would signal the Senate's strong support for vaccines and opposition to policies that undermine vaccination efforts. This could influence public discourse and policymaking around vaccines, potentially leading to increased vaccination rates and better protection against preventable diseases, especially for vulnerable populations.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Commemorative events and holidays

Health personnel

Minority employment

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

389, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution condemning the extreme anti-vaccine policies of Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., strongly opposing the policies of the State of Florida that roll back immunization requirements, and expressing the sense of the Senate that vaccines are critical to protecting public health, eliminating preventable illness and death, and reducing hospitalizations and severity of illness, work best when adopted at a high level within each community, and must be made available to the public.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-sres-389