PREP Repeal Act

# PREP Repeal Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The PREP Repeal Act (HR 4388) proposes to repeal the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness (PREP) Act, a federal law that provides legal protections to manufacturers, distributors, and healthcare providers who develop and distribute medical countermeasures (like vaccines, treatments, and diagnostic tests) during public health emergencies. If passed, this bill would eliminate those liability protections, meaning companies and healthcare workers could potentially face lawsuits for harm allegedly caused by emergency medical products. **Who It Affects and Current Status** This bill would primarily affect pharmaceutical manufacturers, healthcare providers, and the federal government's ability to quickly mobilize medical resources during health crises. The PREP Act protections have been used extensively during emergencies like pandemics and bioterror threats.

Currently, the bill is in committee and has not advanced further in the legislative process. Without additional action, it remains unlikely to pass.