1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act of 2023 . 2. Changes to Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (a) Special masters (1) Establish minimum number of special masters Section 2112(c)(1) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300aa–12(c)(1) ) is amended by striking not more than 8 and inserting not less than 10 . (2) Terms Section 2112(c)(4) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300aa–12(c)(4) ) is amended— (A) by striking a term of 4 years and inserting an initial term of 4 years ; (B) by striking the second and third sentences; and (C) by adding at the end the following: An individual appointed as special master may be reappointed to serve one or more additional terms of up to 8 years each, pursuant to paragraph (1), and subject to termination under paragraphs (2) and (3). . (3) Additional reporting requirements Section 2112(c)(6)(E) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300aa–12(c)(6)(E) ) is amended— (A) by inserting after disposition of petitions, the following: the number of petitions filed that are pending disposition, the number of hearings scheduled with respect to a pending disposition, ; and (B) by inserting , including recommendations on whether additional special masters are needed to ensure an expeditious and fair resolution of petitions or otherwise improve the Program after in the Program . (b) Recommendations from CDC Section 2114(e)(2) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300aa–14(e)(2) ) is amended— (1) by striking within 2 years of and inserting within 6 months of ; and (2) in subparagraph (A), by inserting adults, or pregnant women after to children, . (c) Increase in compensation (1) Compensation for death Section 2115(a)(2) of the Public Health Service Act ( 42 U.S.C. 300aa–15(a)(2) ) is amended to read as follows: (2) In the event of a vaccine-related death, an award of— (A) if judgment on an award of compensation is entered in calendar year 2021, $600,000