S. 2483: To provide that members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices may not be terminated except for cause and to require the immediate reinstatement of the members of such advisory committee.

This bill addresses the roles and job security of members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Here’s a summary of its main points:

Termination of ACIP Members

The bill stipulates that:

• The Secretary of Health and Human Services can only remove a member from the ACIP for specific reasons, known as "for cause".
• For cause means a member can be terminated due to:
• Inefficiency
• Neglect of duty
• Malfeasance in office
• If a member is removed for cause, the Secretary must provide a written justification for the termination to both the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions and the House Committee on Energy and Commerce within one day of the termination.

Reinstatement of Members

The bill requires that:

• Any members of the ACIP who were removed must be reinstated immediately. These individuals will return to the committee as it was on June 8, 2025, and they will complete their terms as they stood on June 9, 2025.

Appointment of New Members

For any new vacancies that arise after the reinstatement:

• The Secretary must appoint new members from individuals recommended by the Comptroller General of the United States.

Impact on Federal Employees

The bill clarifies that if an ACIP member is also a federal employee, the termination from the committee does not affect their employment status as a federal employee. Their rights and protections as federal employees remain intact.

Additional Context

This legislation aims to provide more job security for ACIP members and ensure that removals are justifiable and transparent. It seeks to maintain the stability of the committee, which plays a crucial role in immunization policies in the United States.

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