Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act of 2026
April 22, 2026
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Where This Stands
Currently in_committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.
Version history
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View official text →Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Senator Ross Johnson | CA Cable TV Assoc. | $10,000 | - | Jan 2000 |
| Friends of Senator Ross Johnson | AT & T | $10,000 | - | Jan 2000 |
| Norton for Nevada Irrigation Director 2020 | United Auburn Indian Community of the Auburn Rancheria | $5,000 | - | Oct 2020 |
| Norton for Nevada Irrigation Director 2020 | United Auburn Indian Community of the Auburn Rancheria | $5,000 | - | Oct 2020 |
| Norton for Nevada Irrigation Director 2020 | United Auburn Indian Community of the Auburn Rancheria | $5,000 | - | Oct 2020 |
| Norton for Nevada Irrigation Director 2020 | United Auburn Indian Community of the Auburn Rancheria | $5,000 | - | Oct 2020 |
| Lindsay Cross | LINDSAY CROSS FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE, DISTRICT 60 | $4,225 | ROLLOVER FROM 2024 CAMPAIGN | Jan 2025 |
| Jim Norton | James Norton | $4,000 | Real<br>Estate | Dec 2025 |
| Norton for Nevada Irrigation Director 2020 | John Norton | $3,847 | Irrigation District Director Candidate | Nov 2020 |
| Friends of Senator Ross Johnson | Carlsberg Management Co. | $2,500 | - | Jan 2000 |
| Jim Norton | James Norton | $2,000 | Real<br>Estate | Jun 2025 |
| Kellas Ross Cameron | CAMERON KELLAS | $1,875 | PROFESSOR | Sep 2025 |
| Jim Norton | James Norton | $1,500 | Real<br>Estate | Sep 2025 |
| Ross Chun for Aliso Viejo City Council 2024 | Vivian De Leon | $1,000 | Retired | Oct 2024 |
| Lindsay Cross | FLORIDA BEER WHOLESALERS GOOD GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE | Mar 2025 |
| Lindsay Cross | TRULIEVE, INC. | $1,000 | CANNABIS | Mar 2025 |
| Lindsay Cross | CARR NICOLE | $1,000 | NOT EMPLOYED | Jan 2025 |
| Lindsay Cross | APARTMENT POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | $1,000 | POLITICAL COMMITTEE | Mar 2025 |
| Lindsay Cross | VITAS HEALTHCARE | $1,000 | HEALTHCARE | Mar 2025 |
| Lindsay Cross | BAJWA NEIL | $1,000 | DOCTPR | Sep 2025 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
The bill sets a 10-year deadline for developing a universal flu vaccine and a 3-year deadline for the U.S. to gain the capacity to deliver initial pandemic vaccine doses within 12 weeks of a new strain's emergence.
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Vaccine Manufacturers
Manufacturers are expected to partner with federal agencies to develop a universal vaccine and participate in public-private partnerships to strengthen domestic supply chains.
Department of Health and Human Services
The agency is tasked with creating new strategic plans, managing public-private partnerships, and submitting annual reports to Congress.
Current stage: in_committee.
Floor Vote.
Summary
Key Facts
- Sets a national goal to deliver first doses of a pandemic influenza vaccine within 12 weeks of a new strain's emergence by 2029.
- Sets a national goal to develop a universal influenza vaccine by 2036.
- Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish a pandemic vaccine delivery plan within 6 months of enactment.
- Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to publish a universal vaccine development plan within 1 year of enactment.
- Mandates the establishment of public-private partnerships to strengthen the domestic vaccine supply chain, including ingredients, manufacturing, and ancillary supplies like needles.
- Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit annual reports to Congress on the implementation of the National Influenza Vaccine Modernization Strategy through 2030.
- Amends the Public Health Service Act to formally include pandemic influenza medical countermeasures in the responsibilities of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response.
- Directs the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority to support research into innovative technologies for rapid pandemic response.
Why It Matters
The bill sets a 10-year deadline for developing a universal flu vaccine and a 3-year deadline for the U.S. to gain the capacity to deliver initial pandemic vaccine doses within 12 weeks of a new strain's emergence.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a universal influenza vaccine?
How does this bill address reliance on foreign supply chains?
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Discoveries
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Focus on Domestic Manufacturing
The bill explicitly identifies reliance on China for pharmaceutical supply chains as a national security threat, marking a shift toward prioritizing domestic production capacity.
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