Bill introduced in House would fund mobile vaccine units to boost immunization

U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer has drafted legislation in the House designed to raise immunization levels by helping states set up mobile vaccination programs, the U.S. Congress reports.

Known as H.R.7465, the bill was put forward on Feb. 10, 2026, during the 2026 session of the 119th Congress. Here is a summary of its main components, based on the bill’s official text, with clarifications as needed for understanding.

This measure proposes an amendment to the Public Health Service Act, instructing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to create a pilot program and provide grants to states to enhance immunization via mobile vaccination units. To qualify, states must submit applications outlining their needs, and grants may be used to start or increase mobile unit operations as well as fund vehicles and supplies. The Secretary is expected to submit a performance report to Congress by Sept. 30, 2027, reviewing outcomes and recommending next steps. Funding for the program is approved as needed for fiscal year 2027.

Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J., 5th District) sponsored the legislation, with Rep. Jennifer A. Kiggans (R-N.J., 2nd District) as co-sponsor.

Since the current congressional term began, Rep. Gottheimer has filed 53 other bills.

Legislation in Congress may start in either the House or Senate, except revenue bills, which must start in the House. After introduction, bills move to committees for consideration, possibly including hearings, amendments and debate, before reaching a vote by each chamber. Both the House and Senate must agree on the same bill form before it goes to the president, who has authority to sign or veto. Congress functions in two-year terms, each numbered sequentially and split into two annual sessions. The legislative process and bill records are overseen by Congress and made public on Congress.gov.

Josh S. Gottheimer represents New Jersey in Congress as a Democrat, first elected to the 115th Congress, with service beginning Jan. 3, 2017. He earned his B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1997 and completed his J.D. at Harvard Law School in 2004.

The information for this article comes from the U.S. Congress. The original source data is available here.