HRES 848119th CongressIn Committee

Supporting the role of the United States in helping save the lives of children and protecting the health of people in low-income countries with vaccines and immunization through Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance ("Gavi").

Introduced: Oct 31, 2025

Sponsor: Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] (R-New Jersey)

Defense & National SecurityHealthcare

Standard Summary

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This resolution affirms U.S. support for Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, to fund vaccines in low-income countries, aiming to save children's lives, prevent infectious diseases, and enhance global health security through immunization programs while highlighting economic benefits and U.S. national security interests.

Key Points

1Gavi has immunized over 1.1 billion children and averted 18.8 million deaths since 2000 through U.S.-supported vaccine initiatives in 78 low-income countries.
2U.S. investment in Gavi generates a $54 economic return for every $1 spent by reducing disease burden and strengthening health systems in recipient nations.
3The resolution urges multiyear U.S. funding commitments for Gavi's 2026-2030 strategic period to expand malaria vaccine access and sustain global immunization infrastructure.

Impact Areas

Children in low-income countriesGlobal vaccine markets and manufacturersU.S. health security against infectious disease outbreaks

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