I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5092 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 26, 2018 Ms. DeLauro introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce A BILL To conduct or support further comprehensive research for the creation of a universal influenza vaccine.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Flu Vaccine Act . 2. Research for the creation of a universal influenza vaccine (a) In general The Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases shall conduct or support comprehensive research for the creation of a universal influenza vaccine. (b) Authorization of appropriations To carry out this section, there are authorized to be appropriated $200,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2019 through 2023.