U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has introduced the End the Vaccine Carveout Act, a bill aimed at removing legal protections that currently shield vaccine manufacturers and administrators from civil lawsuits in cases where Americans claim injury or harm. The House version of this legislation was introduced by Congressman Paul Gosar (AZ-09), with Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) as a cosponsor.
Currently, federal law provides vaccine manufacturers, including those producing COVID-19 vaccines, with immunity from liability even if their products are alleged to have caused injury or death. Under existing rules, individuals must file claims through the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) before they can seek further legal action. The new legislation would allow people who experience vaccine-related injuries or deaths to pursue direct civil actions in state or federal courts without first being required to use the VICP system. It also removes current immunity for COVID-19 vaccines provided under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act.
The bill proposes changes to the PREP Act by excluding COVID-19 vaccines from its definition of “covered countermeasures.” This would end broad immunity for manufacturers, distributors, and administrators against most claims related to COVID-19 vaccine injuries, even after the official public health emergency period has ended.
“If a drug hurts someone, you can sue the company in court. You can hold them responsible through the normal legal process. But when it comes to vaccines, and in many cases the COVID vaccine, the rules are rigged: you’re funneled into a federal no-fault program that limits damages, restricts your options, and — in many cases — leaves people without real justice. That’s cronyism,” said Dr. Rand Paul.
“I strongly support the Senate companion legislation introduced by Senator Paul to my bill, the End the Vaccine Carveout Act. No product should be shielded from accountability simply because it is labeled a vaccine. Americans deserve equal protection under the law, full transparency, and the right to seek justice when harmed. This legislation restores fairness, strengthens trust, and puts patients—not special interests—first,” stated Congressman Paul Gosar.
“Pharma giants are hiding behind legal protections to avoid being sued by Americans experiencing serious vaccine side effects,” said Senator Mike Lee. “Americans have a constitutional right to a trial by jury, but current laws allow Big Pharma players to dodge accountability and bar victims from pursuing their cases. Many of these patients were forced to get vaccinated or lose their jobs during the pandemic and are now dealing with permanent and very serious complications. Our bill will end these unconstitutional vaccine carveouts so that all Americans can receive the justice they deserve and hold Big Pharma accountable.”
Senator Paul was elected to represent Kentucky in 2010 and has chaired the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs according to his official website. He founded the Southern Kentucky Lions Eye Clinic in 1995 to provide eye care for families in need and has written books such as ‘Deception: The Great Covid Coverup’ and ‘The Case Against Socialism.’ Paul’s legislative priorities include limiting government powers and promoting fiscal responsibility.
