Congressman Paul A. Gosar (AZ-09) has reintroduced H.R. 4668, known as the End the Vaccine Carveout Act, which seeks to remove liability protections for vaccine manufacturers. The bill aims to allow individuals who claim injury from vaccines to pursue civil lawsuits in state or federal courts.
Gosar stated, “Current immunity provisions unfairly shielding Big Pharma from the harms caused by their products prevents those injured by vaccines to pursue a civil lawsuit in state or federal court. This carveout has resulted in hundreds of billions of dollars in profits for Big Pharma while leaving tens of thousands of people without the ability to seek legal justice and compensation for injuries caused by vaccines.”
He further commented on the lack of research into vaccine side effects and criticized what he described as conflicts of interest among government officials and pharmaceutical companies. “Although federal bureaucrats and Big Pharma insist that vaccines are safe, there is an unfortunate lack of science regarding the dangerous side effects of vaccines. Worse, greedy Big Pharma profit enormously from government-recommended vaccines, many of which are mandated or linked to public funding. Yet, they bear none of the risk if something goes wrong. Accountability does not weaken science, it strengthens it,” Gosar said.
Gosar also expressed concerns about relationships between government scientists and pharmaceutical companies: “The fact is, government bureaucrats and scientists responsible for approving vaccines are in bed with Big Pharma, often owning pharmaceutical stocks, serving as consultants and receiving lucrative contracts from pharmaceutical companies that pressure them to produce favorable results which is in direct violation of federal law. Worse, many scientists and researchers in government agencies develop patents for vaccines that are approved by the very agencies they work for, creating a conflict of interest and raising serious questions about the impartiality of their decisions.”
He pointed out that a 1986 law made it difficult for those claiming vaccine injuries to win lawsuits against manufacturers: “Under current law, it is nearly impossible to hold vaccine manufacturers liable for injuries caused by vaccines due to a 1986 law that wrongly granted sweeping legal immunities to Big Pharma, making it very difficult for vaccine-injured victims to win in a court of law. Let’s be clear, no industry, especially one that profits from government-recommended and government-mandated products, should be immune from the liability its products cause.”
Gosar concluded his statement by saying: “My legislation puts patients over profits by stripping away current liability protections and removes the statute of limitations unfairly shielding Big Pharma from the harms caused by their products and allows those injured by vaccines to pursue a civil lawsuit in state or federal court.”
Mary Holland, President of Children’s Health Defense, voiced support: “It is long overdue for Congress to address the nightmare that it created: almost total liability protection for vaccine makers. Rep. Gosar’s ‘End the Vaccine Carveout Act’ is exactly what we need to ensure vaccines are held to the highest standards of safety and effectiveness, just like almost all other products. If vaccines are truly safe as advertised, then there is no reason for them to be exempted from liability if and when they cause harm; Rep. Gosar gets this common sense. Children’s Health Defense has been fighting for a bill like this for years; we thank the Congressman for his leadership and courage to make this happen.”
Stephanie Weidle, Executive Director at Feds For Freedom added: “The American people are weary of the lack of accountability in our nation. Over the past few years we have witnessed an unprecedented un-American act: the unlawful coercion of an entire population into taking pharmaceutical products under threat of unemployment censorship and societal exclusion. To ensure accountability and rectify these wrongs Feds For Freedom strongly supports Rep Gosar’s End The Vaccine Carveout Act which will eliminate The PREP Act’s liability protections For vaccine manufacturers And The ‘covered countermeasure’ classification For The COVID-19 ‘vaccine.'”
She continued: “The PREP Act has never aligned with our constitutional rights And has caused immense suffering And death By removing incentives For vaccine manufacturers To ensure product safety,” said Stephanie Weidle Executive Director Of Feds For Freedom.“This must end.The End The Vaccine Carveout Act Is A significant step toward restoring our nation’s values Of justice And life.The government overstepped its authority By deciding which companies Americans can sue For harm.No more.Accountability Is coming.”
Zen Honeycutt Founding Executive Director Moms Across America stated:“The health And safety Of our children Is enormously impacted By The barrage Of vaccines They receive especially In infancy.Ingredients such As polyethylene glycol aluminum And contaminants such As glyphosate In vaccines Are likely causing tremendous harm To generations Of our family members.It Is no longer controversial It Is clear That vaccine manufacturers must Be responsible For The safety Of Their products.”
Background information provided notes that Congress passed National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act (NVCIA) in 1986 which makes winning lawsuits against vaccine makers challenging unless plaintiffs prove deliberate wrongdoing or criminal activity related to safety or efficacy.
Supporters say some CDC and NIH scientists may benefit financially through royalties or stock ownership tied directly with approval processes—a potential conflict cited as problematic.
Among cosponsors listed are Representatives Biggs (AZ), Boebert Brecheen Burchett Burlison Collins Crane Davidson Donalds Greene Hageman Harris (MD), Higgins Jackson (TX), Luna Mace Massie Miller (IL), Mills Moore (AL), Nehls Norman Ogles Roy Self Spartz Steube Weber.
Outside groups supporting include Autism Action Network Children’s Health Defense Feds For Freedom Moms Across America among others.
Paul Gosar won reelection against Quacy Smith in 2024 with approximately 65% percent [https://ballotpedia.org/Paul_Gosar]. He previously defeated Richard Grayson with nearly 98% percent in 2022 [https://ballotpedia.org/Paul_Gosar].
